La Neige sur les pas (1942)
Directed by André Berthomieu

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

Neglected by her husband Marc, who is constantly absorbed in his work as an architect, Thérèse Romanay becomes the mistress of André Norans, one of their friends, who is himself married to Simone.  Eventually, Thérèse becomes guilt-stricken and decides to end the affair, not knowing that Simone has already told Marc about her infidelity.  When Marc asks Thérèse to leave his house, she goes away with André to the mountains.  One day, whilst climbing up a hazardous path, André has a fatal accident and Thérèse is badly injured...
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Berthomieu
  • Script: André Berthomieu, Henry Bordeaux (novel), Bernard Zimmer (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Georges Benoît
  • Music: Georges Derveaux
  • Cast: Pierre Blanchar (Marc Romanay), Michèle Alfa (Thérèse Romanay), Georges Lannes (André Norans), Josseline Gaël (Simone Norans), Line Noro (La gouvernante), Pauline Carton (La directrice de la pension de famille), Marcelle Praince (Madame Romanay mère), Gaston Jacquet (Monastier), Jean Toulout (Le père prieur), Roberte Arnaud (Juliette), Pierre Asso, Robert Dalban, Albert Gercourt, Jean Heuzé, Gaston Séverin
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 91 min

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