Le Plaisir (1954)

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NR | 1 hr 37 mins | Drama, Romance | In-Development: 5/19/1954

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Synopsis:

The works of Guy de Maupassant have likely been adapted by more French filmmakers than those of any other author (with the possible exception of Georges Simenon). Max Ophuls harnesses three Maupassant short stories to suit his artistic purposes in Le Plaisir (House of Pleasure). In "The Mask," an aging lothario (Jean Galland) learns more about himself than he cares to when he dons a mask to cover his wrinkles. In "The House of Madame Tellier," the proprietress of a brothel (Madeline Renaud) closes up shop one day for an unusual (for her) personal mission. And in "The Model," both the title character (Simone Simon) and her artist-lover (Daniel Gelin) pay the price for her romantic impulsiveness. Each of the playlets in Le Plaisir explore conflicting sides of human nature -- a theme common to both the works of Maupassant and the films of Ophuls.

~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Full Cast & Crew

Theatrical Release
5/19/1954

Director	Credit
Max Opuls	Director
Cast	Credit
Janine Vienot	His Friend
Mila Parély	Raphaele [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Peter Alexander Ustinov	Narrator, English Version [The House Of Madame Tellie
Paul Azäis	Owner, Palais de Danse
Georges Vitray	The Captain [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Robert Lombard	[The House Of Madame Tellier]
Antoine Balpêtré	Monsieru Poulain
Louis Seigner	Mr. Tourneveau [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Adolf Wohlbrook	Narrator, German Version [The House Of Madame Tellier
Mathilde Casadesus	Louise [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Henri Cremieux	[The House Of Madame Tellier]
Jo Dest	The German [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Pierre Brasseur	Julien Ledentu, the Salesman
Paulette Dubost	Fernande [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Emile Genevois	The Groom
Michel Vadet	Journalist [The Model]
Amedee	Frédéric
Helena Manson	Marie [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Gaby Bruyère	Frimousse, The Mask's Partner [The Mask]
Marcel Pérès	[The House Of Madame Tellier]
Charles Vissieres	Old Man from Normandy [The House Of Madame Tellier]
René Blanchard	Mayor [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Jean Mayer	[The House Of Madame Tellier]
Arthur Devére	Employee [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Jean Galland	Ambroise [The Mask]
Claud Franc-Nohain	The Doctor [The Mask]
Gaby Morlay	Denise, His Wife [The Mask]
Madeleine Renaud	Mme. Tellier [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Daniel Gélin	Jean [The Model]
Daniielle Darrieux	Rosa [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Simone Simon	Josephine [The Model]
Jean Gabin	Joseph Rivet [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Ginette Leclerc	Flora [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Jean Servais	The Friend/Narrator, French Version
Production Credits	Credit
Max Opuls	Producer
Art Department	Credit
Jean D'Eaubonne	Production Designer
Jean D'Eaubonne	Set Designer
Max Opuls	Production Designer
Film Camera	Credit
Christian Matras	Cinematographer
Philippe Agostini	Cinematographer
Production Management	Credit
F. Harispuru	Production Manager
Tony Aboyantz	Assistant Director
Jean Valere	Assistant Director
Ben Barkay	Production Manager
Wardrobe Hair Makeup	Credit
Georges Annenkov	Costume Designer