The End of the Day
Originally released in 1939. The End of the Day is a drama film. directed by Julien Duvivier.
Starring Louis Jouvet, Michel Simon, and Madeleine Ozeray
Synopsis
Aged penniless actors are living in a old people's home. They always talk about their past glory or failures. One day Raphael Saint-Clair comes; he has been a famous actor and had a lot of love affairs. Passions come back, and jealousies... A bitter film about aging, failure and the entertainment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (34 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis Jouvet
as Raphaël Saint-Clair, former Don Juan and adored actor
Michel Simon
as Ernest Cabrissade, eternal understudy
Madeleine Ozeray
as Jeannette, little maid at the café
Sylvie
as Madame Tusini
Madame Lherbay
as Madame Philémon
Gabrielle Fontan
as Madame Jambage
Odette Talazac
as Singer
Victor Francen
as Gilles Marny
Alexandre Arquillière
as Monsieur Lucien
Arthur Devère
as Stage manager
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Regina Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The End of the Day about?
Aged penniless actors are living in a old people's home. They always talk about their past glory or failures. One day Raphael Saint-Clair comes; he has been a famous actor and had a lot of love aff...
Who directed The End of the Day?
The End of the Day was directed by Julien Duvivier.
How long is The End of the Day?
The End of the Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The End of the Day released?
The End of the Day was released on March 24, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The End of the Day?
The main cast of The End of the Day includes Louis Jouvet, Michel Simon, Madeleine Ozeray, Sylvie, Madame Lherbay.