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Adrienne Lecouvreur

October 28, 1938 1h 46m 5.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1938. Adrienne Lecouvreur is a drama film. directed by Marcel L'Herbier.

Starring Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, and Junie Astor

Synopsis

Adrienne Lecouvreur is an acclaimed actress who falls in love with Polish prince Maurice de Saxe, only to be poisoned by a jealous rival while Maurice is away at war. The film was a co-production between the two countries, and was made at UFA's Berlin Studios. It was based on the 1849 play Adrienne Lecouvreur by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé about the life of the eighteenth century actress Adrienne Lecouvreur.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 28, 1938 87 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • L'Alliance Cinématographique Européenne (ACE)
  • UFA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adrienne Lecouvreur about?

Adrienne Lecouvreur is an acclaimed actress who falls in love with Polish prince Maurice de Saxe, only to be poisoned by a jealous rival while Maurice is away at war. The film was a co-production b...

Who directed Adrienne Lecouvreur?

Adrienne Lecouvreur was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.

How long is Adrienne Lecouvreur?

Adrienne Lecouvreur has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Adrienne Lecouvreur released?

Adrienne Lecouvreur was released on October 28, 1938 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Adrienne Lecouvreur?

The main cast of Adrienne Lecouvreur includes Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, Junie Astor, André Lefaur, Jaque Catelain.