List of French films of 1942

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A list of films produced in France in 1942.

A–L

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Annette and the Blonde Woman Jean Dréville Henri Garat, Mona Goya, Louise Carletti Comedy
L'Arlésienne Marc Allégret Raimu, Gaby Morlay, Louis Jourdan Drama
At Your Command, Madame Jean Boyer Jean Tissier, Suzanne Dehelly, Jacqueline Gauthier Comedy
The Beautiful Adventure Marc Allégret Claude Dauphin, Micheline Presle, Louis Jourdan Comedy
The Benefactor Henri Decoin Raimu, Suzy Prim, Pierre Larquey Crime
The Blue Veil Jean Stelli Gaby Morlay, Elvire Popesco, Fernand Charpin Drama
Bolero Jean Boyer Arletty, André Luguet, Jacques Dumesnil Comedy
Business Is Business Jean Dréville Charles Vanel, Aimé Clariond, Jacques Baumer Drama
Caprices Léo Joannon Danielle Darrieux, Albert Préjean, Jean Parédès Comedy
Carmen Christian-Jaque Viviane Romance, Jean Marais, Lucien Coëdel MusicalCo-production with Italy
Chiffon's Wedding Claude Autant-Lara Odette Joyeux, André Luguet, Jacques Dumesnil Comedy
Colonel Pontcarral Jean Delannoy Pierre Blanchar, Annie Ducaux, Suzy Carrier Historical
The Crossroads André Berthomieu Pierre Richard-Willm, Josette Day, Madeleine Robinson Drama
Le Destin fabuleux de Désirée Clary Sacha Guitry Jean-Louis Barrault, Gaby Morlay, Aimé Clariond Historical
The Duchess of Langeais Jacques de Baroncelli Edwige Feuillère, Pierre Richard-Willm, Aimé Clariond Historical
Eight Men in a Castle Richard Pottier René Dary, Jacqueline Gauthier, Louis Salou Mystery
Fantastic Night Marcel L'Herbier Micheline Presle, Fernand Gravey, Saturnin Fabre Fantasy
Fever Jean Delannoy Tino Rossi, Jacqueline Delubac, Ginette Leclerc Drama
Frederica Jean Boyer Charles Trenet, Elvire Popesco, Jacqueline Gauthier Comedy
The Golden Age Jean de Limur Elvire Popesco, André Alerme, Jean Tissier Comedy
The Guardian Angel Jacques de Casembroot Lucien Baroux, Roger Duchesne, Jacques Varennes Comedy
Last Adventure Robert Péguy Annie Ducaux, Jean-Max, André Alerme Comedy
The Law of Spring Jacques Daniel-Norman Huguette Duflos, Pierre Renoir, Alice Field Comedy
Le Lit à colonnes Roland Tual Fernand Ledoux, Michèle Alfa, Odette Joyeux, Jean Marais Drama
The Lost Woman Jean Choux Renée Saint-Cyr, Jean Murat, Jean Galland Drama
Love Letters Claude Autant-Lara Odette Joyeux, François Périer, Julien Carette Drama
Love Marriage Henri Decoin Juliette Faber, François Périer, Paul Meurisse Comedy
The Lover of Borneo René Le Hénaff Arletty, Jean Tissier, André Alerme Comedy

M–Z

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Mademoiselle Swing Richard Pottier Irène de Trebert, Jean Murat, Elvira Popescu Musical
The Man Who Played with Fire Jean de Limur Ginette Leclerc, Jacqueline Laurent, Aimé Clariond Drama
Men Without Fear Yvan Noé Madeleine Sologne, Claude Dauphin, Jean Murat Drama
Miss Bonaparte Maurice Tourneur Edwige Feuillère, Raymond Rouleau, Monique Joyce Biopic
Monsieur La Souris Georges Lacombe Raimu, Aimé Clariond, Micheline Francey Mystery
The Murderer is Afraid at Night Jean Delannoy Mireille Balin, Jean Chevrier, Louise Carletti Crime
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 Henri-Georges Clouzot Suzy Delair, Pierre Fresnay, Noël Roquevert Mystery
The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock Georges Lacombe Pierre Fresnay, Marie Déa, Pierre Renoir Drama
No Love Allowed Richard Pottier Suzy Delair, Paul Meurisse, Mona Goya Comedy
Patricia Paul Mesnier Gabrielle Dorziat, Louise Carletti, Georges Grey Comedy
Prince Charming Jean Boyer Lucien Baroux, Renée Faure, Jimmy Gaillard Comedy
Private Life Walter Kapps Marie Bell, Jean Galland, Ginette Leclerc Drama
Promise to a Stranger André Berthomieu Charles Vanel, Claude Dauphin, Madeleine Robinson Drama
Return to Happiness René Jayet Jules Berry, Suzy Vernon, Gina Manès Comedy drama [1]
Romance for Three Roger Richebé Fernand Gravey, Simone Renant, Bernard Blier Comedy
Room Thirteen André Hugon Jules Berry, Josseline Gaël, Robert Le Vigan Crime
Sideral Cruises André Zwobada Madeleine Sologne, Jean Marchat, Julien Carette Sci-Fi
Six Little Girls in White Yvan Noé Jean Murat, Janine Darcey, Henri Guisol Comedy
The Snow on the Footsteps André Berthomieu Pierre Blanchar, Michèle Alfa, Josseline Gaël Drama
The Strangers in the House Henri Decoin Raimu, Juliette Faber, Jean Tissier Crime
The Trump Card Jacques Becker Mireille Balin, Raymond Rouleau, Pierre Renoir Crime
Twisted Mistress André Cayatte Danielle Darrieux, Lise Delamare, Monique Joyce Comedy
Les Visiteurs du soir Marcel Carné Arletty, Jules Berry, Marie Déa Fantasy drama
White Patrol Christian Chamborant Sessue Hayakawa, Junie Astor, Paul Azaïs Thriller
The Woman I Loved Most Robert Vernay Arletty, Mireille Balin, Lucien Baroux Drama

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References

  1. "Retour au bonheur (ou l'Enfant dans la tourmente ou Ombres noires ou Sacrifices) (1940)".