The Great Maguet Explained

The Great Maguet
Director:Roger Richebé
Producer:Roger Richebé
Based On:La grande Maguet by Catulle Mendès
Starring:Madeleine Robinson
Jean Davy
Colette Régis
Music:Henri Verdun
Cinematography:Victor Arménise
Editing:Charles Bretoneiche
Studio:Films Roger Richebé
Distributor:Films Roger Richebé
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:France
Language:French

The Great Maguet (French: La grande Maguet) is a 1947 French historical drama film directed by Roger Richebé and starring Madeleine Robinson, Jean Davy and Colette Régis.[1] [2] The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Gabutti. It was based on the novel of the same title by Catulle Mendès.

Synopsis

Catherine Maguet, an orphan nicknamed "The Great Maguet", is taken in by a kindly chatelaine Suzanne de Norvaisis. Suzanne's husband Edmond falls madly in love with another woman while abroad. In order to marry his new mistress he murders Suzanne with poison and plans his new life. Catherine in loyalty to her former benefactress stabs him dead to avenge the murder.

Cast

References

  1. https://www.unifrance.org/film/5585/la-grande-maguet
  2. Rège p.540

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