Girls in Distress
Originally released in 1939. Girls in Distress is a drama film. directed by G.W. Pabst.
Starring Marcelle Chantal, Jacqueline Delubac, and André Luguet
Synopsis
Somewhat reminiscent of 'Mädchen in Uniform' (1931), the story is set in a private girl's school, populated almost exclusively by children from broken homes. Among the few students who can claim family stability is Micheline Presle, but even her happiness is threatened when her lawyer father Andre Luguet inaugurates an affair with stage actress Jacqueline Debulac. With the help of Debulac's daughter Louisa Carletti, Presle is able to break up her father's romance and deliver him into the open arms of her mother Marcelle Chantal.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Marcelle Chantal
as Docteur Marthe Presle
Jacqueline Delubac
as Pola d'Ivry, la mère de Margot
André Luguet
as Maître Jacques Presle
Micheline Presle
as Jacqueline Presle
Louise Carletti
as Margot Montbleu
Ariane Murator
Barbara Shaw
as La belle-mère d'Amélie
Claude Lehmann
Gaston Jacquet
as Le père d'Amélie
Georges Jamin
as Le beau-père d'Amélie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls in Distress about?
Somewhat reminiscent of 'Mädchen in Uniform' (1931), the story is set in a private girl's school, populated almost exclusively by children from broken homes. Among the few students who can claim f...
Who directed Girls in Distress?
Girls in Distress was directed by G.W. Pabst.
How long is Girls in Distress?
Girls in Distress has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Girls in Distress released?
Girls in Distress was released on January 10, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Girls in Distress?
The main cast of Girls in Distress includes Marcelle Chantal, Jacqueline Delubac, André Luguet, Micheline Presle, Louise Carletti.