Mlle. Desiree
Originally released in 1941. Mlle. Desiree is a comedy/drama film. directed by Sacha Guitry.
Starring Sacha Guitry, Jean-Louis Barrault, and Aimé Clariond
Synopsis
Julie and Désirée Clary are courted by the brothers Joseph and Napoleon Bonaparte. Joseph marries Julie and Napoleon is affianced to Désirée. When Napoleon breaks the engagement and marries Joséphine de Beauharnais, Désirée becomes involved with General Bernadotte.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sacha Guitry
as Napoléon 1er
Jean-Louis Barrault
as Napoléon Bonaparte
Aimé Clariond
as Joseph Bonaparte
Jacques Varennes
as Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte / le Roi Charles XIV de Suède
Geneviève Guitry
as Désirée Clary jeune femme
Gaby Morlay
as Désirée Clary épouse Bernadotte / la Reine Desideria de Suède
Lise Delamare
as Joséphine de Beauharnais
Yvette Lebon
as Julie Clary
Jean Hervé
as Talma
Carlettina
as Désirée Clary, enfant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mlle. Desiree about?
Julie and Désirée Clary are courted by the brothers Joseph and Napoleon Bonaparte. Joseph marries Julie and Napoleon is affianced to Désirée. When Napoleon breaks the engagement and marries Jos...
Who directed Mlle. Desiree?
Mlle. Desiree was directed by Sacha Guitry.
How long is Mlle. Desiree?
Mlle. Desiree has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Mlle. Desiree released?
Mlle. Desiree was released on July 3, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mlle. Desiree?
The main cast of Mlle. Desiree includes Sacha Guitry, Jean-Louis Barrault, Aimé Clariond, Jacques Varennes, Geneviève Guitry.