Children of Montmartre
Originally released in 1933. Children of Montmartre is a drama film. directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Madeleine Renaud, Alice Tissot, and Paulette Élambert
Synopsis
When her father files bankruptcy and then dies, Rose's fiancé jilts her; she takes a job as a maid in a Montmartre kindergarten with 150 poor children. Rose gives each child loving attention, and soon she's their favorite. An especially needy child is Marie, a prostitute's daughter. Rose and she bond, and Marie is jealous of all attentions paid Rose, especially those of Dr. Libois, the school's physician. When Rose inadvertently guides the children through the educational experiment of a visiting scholar, and then discloses she has a college degree and is working beneath her station, the principal wants to fire her. Is there any way she can stay? And what will happen to Marie?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children of Montmartre about?
When her father files bankruptcy and then dies, Rose's fiancé jilts her; she takes a job as a maid in a Montmartre kindergarten with 150 poor children. Rose gives each child loving attention, and ...
Who directed Children of Montmartre?
Children of Montmartre was directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy.
How long is Children of Montmartre?
Children of Montmartre has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Children of Montmartre released?
Children of Montmartre was released on September 15, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Children of Montmartre?
The main cast of Children of Montmartre includes Madeleine Renaud, Alice Tissot, Paulette Élambert, Sylvette Fillacier, Mady Berry.