Rue de la paix (1927)
Directed by Henri Diamant-Berger

Drama

Film Synopsis

The designer Laurent is in love with the model Thérèse.  Mady is jealous and attempts to drive the two young people apart.  With the support of a millionaire, Ally, who is in love with her, Thérèse creates her own fashion house.  Laurent comes to attend the opening of Thérèse's new business and Mady is exposed.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Henri Diamant-Berger
  • Script: Abel Hermant (play)
  • Cinematographer: René Guissard
  • Cast: Andrée Lafayette (Manon, ein Mannequin), Suzy Pierson (Mady, die Direktrice), Malcolm Tod (Laurent), Flore Deschamps ('Frechdachs'), Léon Mathot (Ally, ein Millionär), Armand Bernard (Johnny Barth), Jules Moy, De Chavardez, Blaise Cendrars
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White / Silent
  • Runtime: 90 min

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