Drama · France · 1952 · 1h 50m

The Truth About Bebe Donge

La Vérité sur Bébé Donge

Director

Cast

Danielle Darrieux as Elisabeth 'Bébé' Donge Jean Gabin as François Donge Gabrielle Dorziat as Mme d'Ortemont Claude Génia as Jeanne Donge Jacques Castelot as Doctor Jalabert Daniel Lecourtois as Georges Donge

Crew

Léonce-Henri Burel — Director of Photography Annick Millet — Editor Jean-Jacques Grünenwald — Original Music Composer Maurice Aubergé — Screenplay Georges Simenon — Novel André Halley des Fontaines — Producer

Synopsis

François Donge, a rich industrialist and womaniser, meets a girl nicknamed Bébé who he marries. Ten years later, poisoned by his wife and dying in hospital, he recalls his married life and understands how his wife who adored him suffered from his many affairs and indifference.

Mood & Themes

film noir

Key Collaborators

Henri Decoin Director Léonce-Henri Burel Director of Photography Annick Millet Editor Jean-Jacques Grünenwald Original Music Composer Maurice Aubergé Screenplay Georges Simenon Novel André Halley des Fontaines Producer Jean Douarinou Production Design

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