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...
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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