Hélène (film)

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Hélène is a 1936 French drama film directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy and starring Madeleine Renaud, Jean-Louis Barrault and Constant Rémy.[1] It is based on the 1928 novel Helene Willfüer, Student of Chemistry by Vicki Baum, which had previously been adapted into a 1930 German film of the same title. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré.

Hélène
Directed byJean Benoît-Lévy
Written by
Based onHelene Willfüer, Student of Chemistry by Vicki Baum
Produced byJean Benoît-Lévy
Starring
Cinematography
Music byMarcel Lattès
Production
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Les Films Marquise
Release date
  • 17 October 1936 (1936-10-17)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synopsis

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Hélène Wilfur is a gifted medical student under the teaching of Professor Amboise. She attracts the attention of fellow student Pierre, but ultimately dedicates herself to her research with Amboise.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Andrews p.355

Bibliography

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  • Andrews, Dudley. Mists of Regret: Culture and Sensibility in Classic French Film. Princeton University Press, 1995.
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