Movie: The Private Life of an Actor

Top 10 Billed Cast

Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry

Lucien Guitry et Sacha Guitry

Lana Marconi
Lana Marconi

Catherine Maillard

Pauline Carton
Pauline Carton

Elise Bellanger, l'habilleuse

Simone Paris
Simone Paris

Margaret Simonest

Marguerite Pierry
Marguerite Pierry

Antoinette Vivier

Ludmilla Pitoëff
Ludmilla Pitoëff

Eleonora Duse

Jacques Baumer
Jacques Baumer

M. Maillard, l'oncle de Catherine

Robert Seller
Robert Seller

l'acteur médiocre

Maurice Teynac
Maurice Teynac

André Leclerc, l'auteur dramatique

Léon Belières
Léon Belières

Albert Bloch, le directeur du théâtre

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  • Overview

    Biography of Lucien Guitry, stage comedian, by his son, movie director, and a poetic reflection on the passionate love of both men for their chosen art forms.

  • Release Date

    1948-02-26

  • Average

    6.9

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français
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