The Diary of a Chambermaid
Originally released in 1946. The Diary of a Chambermaid is a drama/romance film. directed by Jean Renoir.
Starring Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, and Hurd Hatfield
Synopsis
Celestine, the chamber-maid, has a new job in the country, at the Lanlaires. She has decided to use her beauty to seduce a wealthy man, but Mr. Lanlaire is not a right choice: the house is firmly controlled by Madame Lanlaire, helped by the strange valet Joseph. Then she tries the neighbour, former officer Mauger. This seems to work. But soon the son of the Lanlaires comes back. He is young, attractive and does not share his mother's antirepublican opinions. So Celestine's beauty attracts Captain Mauger, young Georges Lanlaire, and Joseph. Three men, from three different social classes, with three different conceptions of life. Will Celestine be able to convince Georges of her sincerity?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paulette Goddard
as Célestine
Burgess Meredith
as Captain Mauger
Hurd Hatfield
as Georges Lanlaire
Francis Lederer
as Joseph
Judith Anderson
as Madame Lanlaire
Florence Bates
as Rose
Irene Ryan
as Louise
Reginald Owen
as Captain Lanlaire
Almira Sessions
as Marianne
Egon Brecher
as The Postman (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Benedict Bogeaus Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Diary of a Chambermaid about?
Celestine, the chamber-maid, has a new job in the country, at the Lanlaires. She has decided to use her beauty to seduce a wealthy man, but Mr. Lanlaire is not a right choice: the house is firmly c...
Who directed The Diary of a Chambermaid?
The Diary of a Chambermaid was directed by Jean Renoir.
How long is The Diary of a Chambermaid?
The Diary of a Chambermaid has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Diary of a Chambermaid released?
The Diary of a Chambermaid was released on February 15, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Diary of a Chambermaid?
The main cast of The Diary of a Chambermaid includes Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, Hurd Hatfield, Francis Lederer, Judith Anderson.