Quadrille (1938)
Directed by Sacha Guitry

Comedy / Romance

Film Synopsis

Carl Herikson, the famous American matinee idol, arrives in Paris to a grand reception at the Ritz.  He is greeted by the journalist Claudine André and Philippe de Moranne, the editor of Paris-Soir.  The latter's mistress, Paulette Nanteuil, an actress, is also present.   Carl recognises Paulette that evening when she appears on stage and invites her to dine with him.  Philippe takes advantage of his wife's absence to get to know Claudine a little better...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Sacha Guitry
  • Script: Sacha Guitry
  • Cinematographer: Robert Lefebvre
  • Music: Adolphe Borchard
  • Cast: Sacha Guitry (Philippe de Morannes), Gaby Morlay (Paulette Nanteuil), Jacqueline Delubac (Claudine André), Georges Grey (Carl Erickson), Pauline Carton (La femme de chambre de l'hôtel), Jacques Vitry (Le docteur), Louis Baldy (Durmel), Julien Rivière (Le maître d'hôtel), Louis Vonelly (Le chef de réception), Paul Alex (Le concierge), Marc Hélin (Un chasseur), Pierre Huchet (Un valet de chambre), Georges Lemaire (Le régisseur), Marie-Claire Pissaro (Une femme de chambre), Clary Monthal (Une habilleuse), Marguerite Templey (Madame de Germond), Adolphe Borchard (Lui-même dans le générique), Robert Lefebvre (Lui-même dans le générique)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 109 min

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