Retour au bonheur (1940)
Directed by René Jayet

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

So as not to distract her husband, a doctor, from his precious research, a former actress returns to the stage and neglects the family home.  Their son takes advantage of his parents' absence by running away.  He is found in the Alps, in a poor state of health.  He is rescued by his father, who manages to patch things up with his wife and restore harmony to the household.
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Film Credits

  • Director: René Jayet
  • Script: René Jayet, Valentine Pley, Claude Revol (dialogue), Marianne Testa
  • Cinematographer: Marc Bujard
  • Music: Henri Martinet, Rinaldo Rinaldi
  • Cast: Jules Berry (Bertini), Suzy Vernon (Madeleine Dorval), Gina Manès (Mélie), Jean Debucourt (Jacques Dorval), Gabriel Farguette (Jean), Charlotte Lysès (Aglaé), René Génin (Célestin), René Daix (Georges Dorval), Jacques Henley (Saxton), Robert Dartois, Dorette Ardenne, Claire Gérard
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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