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The Earrings of Madame de... (1953)

The Earrings of Madame de... (1953)

Drama Romance

It was her vanity that destroyed her.

Release Date: 1953, April 16
Directors: Max Ophüls
Countries: France, Italy
Production: Franco London Films, Franco London Films, Indusfilms, Indusfilms, Rizzoli Film, Rizzoli Film
Cast: Gérard Buhr, Charles Boyer, Madeleine Barbulée, Lia Di Leo, Danielle Darrieux, Jean Galland, Hubert Noël, Max Mégy, Jean Degrave, Albert Michel, Charles Bayard, Claire Duhamel

Overview:

In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, and her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.

Keywords:

19th century black and white italian debt countess earring