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Director: Max Ophüls
Genres: Romantic Drama, Period Film, Drama, Romance
Released Date: September 16, 1953 (France) November 12, 1953 (Italy)
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Summary:
Max Ophüls' masterpiece stars Danielle Darrieux as the titular Madame Louise de..., who in the film's opening scenes is forced to discreetly sell a pair of earrings, a gift from her military officer husband Andre (Charles Boyer), in order to make good on her debts. After she claims the earrings to be lost, the story of their possible theft hits the newspapers, prompting the jewe... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Charles Boyer - (Gen. Andre de...)
Danielle Darrieux - (Countess Louise de . . .)
Vittorio De Sica - (Baron Fabrizio Donati)
Jean Debucourt - (M. Remy, the jeweler)
Mireille Perrey - (Mme. de. . .'s Nurse)
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Review:
A wonderful companion piece to director Max Ophüls' La Ronde, Madame de... spins a similar tale of serial affairs among the rich and idle. But its darker tone has rightfully earned its status as the filmmaker's great triumph. A minority camp would give the nod to Lola Montès. The pair of earrings which pass from hand to hand come to sym... Continue >>

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