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Shadow and Light
Top 10 Billed Cast
Simone Signoret
Isabelle Leritz
María Casares
Caroline Bessier
Jean Marchat
Shurman
Pierre Dux
le médecin
Germaine Reuver
la patronne
Jacques Berthier
Jacques Barrois
Albert Michel
le patron
Paul Villé
le patron du restaurant
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A few years ago, Isabelle Leritz, a famous pianist, suffered a fit of madness, in the middle of a concert. Now recovered, she fell in love with Jacques whom she plans to marry. She does not know that he is having an affair with Caroline, his sister, director of a fashion house.
Release Date
1951-06-27
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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