Douce (1943)

Drama

In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However she cannot hope to marry him because of their class difference. Douce's widowed father, the Count de Bonafé, has a wooden leg, and is infatuated with Irène. Douce discovers that Fabien is planning to flee to Quebec with Irène, and also finds out that the Count has asked Irène to marry him. So Douce tells Fabien this and convinces him to run away with her, causing consternation in the family.

Cast

Fabien Marani
Le frotteur
Le livreur
Le garçon d'hôtel
La patronne de l'hôtel
La vendeuse de cierges
La chanteuse
La vieille Thérèse
Le sacristain
Le mari de Thérèse
Irène Comtat
Engelbert de Bonafé
Madame de Bonafé
Le palefrenier
L'homme du théâtre
Le prêtre

Crew

Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Production Design
Costume Design
Assistant Director
Screenplay
Screenplay
Adaptation
Adaptation
Dialogue
Production Director
Sound Engineer
Original Music Composer