The Earrings of Madame de...
(1953)
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.
Director
Max Ophüls
Top Billed
Charles Boyer
Keywords
Where to watch
Top Billed Cast
Crew
Reviews
CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10June 20, 2023
Yikes, but this is a classy and vivacious adaptation of de Vilmorin's novel of just why marriage isn't (or shouldn't be) for everyone. It all starts when the comtesse "Louise" (Danielle Darrieux) has to sell some jewellery to settle debts of which her husband - a renowned general "André" (Charles Boyer) is unaware. Now this action sets in train a chain reaction that sees these earrings provide a conduit for a story of lust, deception and duplicit… read the rest.
Recommended Movies
Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—