It is eminently pleasing to this old film hand to discover that Rene Clair still has an amiable feeling -- and a talent -- for the craft of cinema.
Beauties of the Night
1952 · 1h 27m · APPROVED
Comedy, Fantasy, Music, Romance
Directed by
René Clair
Overview
A daydreaming French composer sees himself as a fine figure dashing through history.
Director and cast
- René Clair Director
- Gérard Philipe as Claude
- Martine Carol as Edmee
- Gina Lollobrigida as Leila
- Magali Vendeuil as Suzanne
- Marilyn Buferd as Madame Bonacieux
- Raymond Bussières as Roger
- Raymond Cordy as Gaston
- Albert Michel as Le facteur
- Pierre Palau as Le vieux monsieur qui critique toutes les époques
- Jean Parédès as Paul
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
[An] engaging fantasy.
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