Beauties of the Night

Nov 14, 1952

1h 27m

★ 6.2

Overview

A daydreaming French composer sees himself as a fine figure dashing through history.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Music

Fantasy

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Cast

Claude

Gérard Philipe

Edmee

Martine Carol

Leila

Gina Lollobrigida

Suzanne

Magali Vendeuil

Madame Bonacieux

Marilyn Buferd

Roger

Raymond Bussières

Gaston

Raymond Cordy

Le facteur

Albert Michel

Le vieux monsieur qui critique toutes les époques

Pierre Palau

Paul

Jean Parédès

Direktor der Oper

Paolo Stoppa

D'Artagnan

Gil Delamare

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5.3

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7.1

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5.3

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7.4

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4.7

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