Hélène
Originally released in 1936. Hélène is a drama/romance film. directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy.
Starring Madeleine Renaud, Jean-Louis Barrault, and Constant Rémy
Synopsis
Helene is based on Helene Wilfur, a novel by Vicki (Grand Hotel) Baum. Madeleine Renaud essays the title role, a young medical student in love with aspiring musician Pierre Regnier (Jean-Lous Barrault). Pierre's father, a noted surgeon, puts pressure on his son to give up music in favor of medicine. Unable to withstand his father's remonstrations, Pierre kills himself, prompting the grieving Madeleine to forget all about romance and dedicate her life to the cause of healing others. Wilfur avoids the usual soap-opera goo by offering realistic performances and credible dialogue (the English-language subtitles were composed by erudite film critic Herman G. Weinberg).
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Madeleine Renaud
as Hélène Wilfur
Jean-Louis Barrault
as Pierre Régnier
Constant Rémy
as Professor Amboise
Héléna Manson
as Valérie
Odette Joyeux
as Françoise
Robert Le Vigan
as Doctor Regnier
Georges Bever
as The lab boy
Jeanne Helbling
as Yvonne Amboise
Blanche Peyrens
as The doctor
Greta Buelens
as Totoche
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Marquise
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hélène about?
Helene is based on Helene Wilfur, a novel by Vicki (Grand Hotel) Baum. Madeleine Renaud essays the title role, a young medical student in love with aspiring musician Pierre Regnier (Jean-Lous Barra...
Who directed Hélène?
Hélène was directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy.
How long is Hélène?
Hélène has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Hélène released?
Hélène was released on October 17, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hélène?
The main cast of Hélène includes Madeleine Renaud, Jean-Louis Barrault, Constant Rémy, Héléna Manson, Odette Joyeux.