Movielogr
The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean (1947)
Directed by Henri Decoin
Overview
On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l’Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone’s son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor’s daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.
Length 92 minutes
Actors
Gaby Morlay | Michel Simon | Nadine Alari | Odette Barancey | Pauline Carton | Marc Cassot | René-Jean Chauffard | André Darnay | Pierre Darteuil | Camille Guérini | Albert Rémy | Madeleine Suffel | Geneviève Morel | Renée d'Yd | Pierre Ferval | Emile Chopitel | Marcel Demars | René Génin | Paul Frankeur | Henri Chochillon | Gamil Ratib | Jean Sylvère