Beautiful Star
Originally released in 1938. Beautiful Star is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jacques de Baroncelli. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michel Simon, Jean-Pierre Aumont, and Meg Lemonnier
Synopsis
Meg decides to commit suicide to escape the marriage to which her father intends her. She is saved by Jean-Pierre, another candidate for suicide, and Léon, a tramp who was just trying to reason with him. The trio then becomes inseparable and organizes a new life based on friendship and freedom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Simon
as Léon
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as Jean-Pierre
Meg Lemonnier
as Meg Lemarchal
Saturnin Fabre
as Lemarchal
Georges Lannes
as Monsieur Albert
André Numès
as Charles Dumard, aka 'Charlot'
Jean Aymé
as Graillon, fence
Marcel Melrac
as Bob
Guy Favières
as Firmin, domestic
Marcel Vallée
as President of the Tribunal
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Éclair-Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beautiful Star about?
Meg decides to commit suicide to escape the marriage to which her father intends her. She is saved by Jean-Pierre, another candidate for suicide, and Léon, a tramp who was just trying to reason wi...
Who directed Beautiful Star?
Beautiful Star was directed by Jacques de Baroncelli.
How long is Beautiful Star?
Beautiful Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Beautiful Star released?
Beautiful Star was released on August 5, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beautiful Star?
The main cast of Beautiful Star includes Michel Simon, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Meg Lemonnier, Saturnin Fabre, Georges Lannes.