Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat, known professionally as Arletty, was a French actress, singer, and fashion model. As an actress she is particularly known for classics directed by Marcel Carné, including Hotel du Nord (1938), Le jour se lève (1939) and Children of Paradise (1945). She was found guilty of treason for an affair with a German officer during World War II.
Night Shift is a 1944 French-Italian comedy film directed by Jean Faurez and starring Gaby Morlay, Jacques Dumesnil and Vivi Gioi. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert.
Twisted Mistress is a 1942 French comedy film directed by André Cayatte and starring Danielle Darrieux and Lise Delamare. It is inspired by the 1841 novel La Fausse Maîtresse by Honoré de Balzac. It was made at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. Location shooting took place around Perpignan in Languedoc-Roussillon. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrej Andrejew. It was released on VHS in France by TF1 Vidéo on 1 January 1998. It tells the story of a circus owner's daughter, who plays on a rope, sings two songs, and falls in love with a local rugby player.
Counsel for Romance is a 1936 French romantic comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and Raoul Ploquin and starring Danielle Darrieux, Henri Garat and Jean Dax.
Life Together is a 1958 French comedy film directed by Clément Duhour. It features an ensemble star cast including Fernandel, Pierre Brasseur Lilli Palmer, Danielle Darrieux, Jean Marais, Edwige Feuillère, Gérard Philipe and Sophie Desmarets. The screenplay was written by Sacha Guitry, his final work before his death the same year.
Lessons in Conduct is a 1946 French comedy film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Odette Joyeux, Gilbert Gil and Jean Tissier. It was shot at the Cité Elgé studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié.
The Bureaucrats is a 1936 French comedy film directed by Yves Mirande and starring Lucien Baroux, Pierre Larquey and Gabriel Signoret. It was remade as 1959 film of the same title.
Night in December is a 1940 French drama film directed by Curtis Bernhardt and starring Pierre Blanchar, Renée Saint-Cyr and Gilbert Gil. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Henri Ménessier and Jean d'Eaubonne. It was Bernhardt's last French film before he left the country for America. It was given a re-release by DisCina in 1949.
The Man Who Seeks the Truth is a 1940 French comedy film directed by Alexander Esway and starring Raimu, Yvette Lebon and André Alerme. It was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Henri Ménessier. In 1945 it was loosely remade in Hollywood as Bring on the Girls starring Veronica Lake.
The Lost Woman is a 1942 French drama film directed by Jean Choux and starring Renée Saint-Cyr, Jean Murat and Jean Galland.
Patricia is a 1942 French comedy film directed by Paul Mesnier and starring Gabrielle Dorziat, Louise Carletti and Georges Grey. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Quignon. Despite being shot on a limited budget it was one of the most popular films during the Occupation of France. It was closely aligned with Vichy policy in its portrayal of female characters from two different generations taking part in the forging of a new France.
Romance of Paris is a 1941 French musical film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Charles Trenet, Jean Tissier and Yvette Lebon. The film was shot at the Francoeur Studios in Paris. It was produced and distributed by Pathé.
The White Waltz is a 1943 French drama film directed by Jean Stelli and starring Lise Delamare, André Alerme and Aimé Clariond. It was produced and released during the German occupation of France.
This Age Without Pity is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Marcel Blistène and starring Colette Darfeuil, André Alerme and Jean Tissier. It was shot using the Gevacolor process. It was filmed at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location around Cannes and Tourrettes-sur-Loup on the French Riviera.
Happy Arenas is a 1935 French musical comedy film directed by Karl Anton and starring Lucien Baroux, Betty Stockfeld and André Alerme. It is an operetta film, based on the 1934 operetta of the same title by Henri Allibert and Vincent Scotto. Location shooting took place around Martigues on the French Riviera. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean Lafitte. It was remade as a 1958 film of the same name directed by Maurice de Canonge.
Vertigo is a 1935 French drama film directed by Paul Schiller and starring Alice Field, André Burgère and Jean Toulout. It is based on a 1922 play of the same title by Charles Méré, which had previously been made into the 1926 silent film Le Vertige directed by Marcel L'Herbier. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux. It was produced and distributed by the French subsidiary of Fox Film.
The Great Refrain is a 1936 French musical comedy drama film directed by Yves Mirande and Robert Siodmak and starring Fernand Gravey, Jacqueline Francell and Jeanne Aubert. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Robert Gys and Eugène Lourié.
White Wings is a 1943 French drama film directed by Robert Péguy and starring Gaby Morlay, Jacques Dumesnil and Marcelle Géniat. It was shot at the Photosonor Studios at Courbevoie in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Lucien Jaquelux and Lucien Aguettand.
Last Adventure is a 1942 French comedy film directed by Robert Péguy and starring Annie Ducaux, Jean-Max and André Alerme. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux.
Picpus is a 1943 French film noir mystery crime film directed by Richard Pottier and starring Albert Préjean, Juliette Faber and Jean Tissier. It was produced by the German-controlled Continental Films during the occupation of France. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrej Andrejew.
