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Hôtel du Nord (1938)

Directed by Marcel Carné

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Overview

A young couple, Renée and Pierre, take a room at the Hôtel du Nord, in Paris, near the canal Saint-Martin. They want to die together, but after shooting Renée, Pierre lacks the courage to finish the job and flees. Another guest, Monsieur Edmond, rescues her. When Renée gets out of the hospital she is hired as a waitress at the same hotel. Monsieur Edmond falls in love with her, but Renée is still thinking of Pierre.

Length 97 minutes

Actors

Annabella | Jean-Pierre Aumont | Louis Jouvet | Arletty | Paulette Dubost | Andrex | André Brunot | Henri Bosc | Marcel André | Bernard Blier | Jacques Louvigny | Armand Lurville | Jane Marken | Génia Vaury | François Périer | René Bergeron | René Alié | Charles Bouillaud | Albert Malbert | Marcel Melrac | Marcel Pérès | Raymone | Dora Doll

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
08/06/2024Home TheaterBlu-rayOwned7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

A great slice of common life shot entirely on set. The set design and cinematography are excellent.

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