Sombre dimanche (1948)
Directed by Jacqueline Audry

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

Shortly after the war, a young Hungarian musician takes refuge in France and experiences some emotional upsets.  One day, in a state of depression, he composes a song entitled Sombre Sunday.  He takes the song to a publisher, Max, who takes an instant liking to it.  To ensure the song is a success, Max persuades a young woman named Michèle to simulate a suicide provoked by nostalgia...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jacqueline Audry
  • Script: André Haguet, Pierre Laroche (dialogue), André Legrand
  • Cinematographer: Gérard Perrin
  • Music: Marcel Landowski
  • Cast: Michèle Alfa (Michèle), Paul Bernard (Bob), Jacques Dacqmine (Jan Laszlo), Marcel Dalio (Max - l'éditeur), Marcelle Derrien (Maria), Colette Mars (Colette), Charles Lemontier (Le commissaire de police), Edmond Ardisson (Le portier), Alfred Baillou (Toni), Jean Debray (Un journaliste), Jean-Jacques Dreux (Roger), Annette Lajon (Une chanteuse), Palmyre Levasseur (La logeuse), Julien Maffre (Un policier), Renaud Mary (César), Gilbert Moreau (Un photographe), Georges Paulais (Le directeur), Michel Seldow (Le brocanteur), Sylvain (Un chanteur), Roger Vincent (Un monsieur)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 84 min

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