Devil and the Angel
La Foire aux chimères
Synopsis
The Director of an international banknote printing institute, mutilated by the face of the Great War, Frank Davres, falls in love with a young woman, Jeanne, admirably beautiful, but blind. He marries her. For her, he ruins himself and comes to issue counterfeit banknotes. The young woman does everything to make people forget her infirmity. One day, following an operation, she recovers her sight and notices the physical and moral ugliness of her husband. She hides her cure until the day when Frank, taken by the police, kills one of his accomplices and commits suicide. Jeanne leaves to join a friend with whom she was performing in a circus.
Top Cast
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Erich von Stroheim
Frank Davis
Madeleine Sologne
Jeanne "Angela"
Louis Salou
Furet
Jean-Jacques Delbo
Lenoir
Margo Lion
Marie-Louise
Yves Vincent
Robert
Claudine Dupuis
Clara
Pierre Labry
Inspector Gardel
Georges Vitray
Bank manager
George Cusin
Marcel Mérovée
Doudou
Gustave Gallet
Frank Davis' secretary
Annette Poivre
The substitute
Eugène Frouhins
Domestic
Denise Benoit
Jean-Paul Moulinot
Dora Doll
Lenoir's secretary
Howard Vernon
Furet henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Chenal
- Original Title
- La Foire aux chimères
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- France Cinéma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Chenal
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Chenal
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil and the Angel
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What is Devil and the Angel about?
The Director of an international banknote printing institute, mutilated by the face of the Great War, Frank Davres, falls in love with a young woman, Jeanne, admirably beautiful, but blind. He marries her. For her, he ruins himself and comes to issue counterfeit banknotes. The young woman does everything to make people forget her infirmity. One day, following an operation, she recovers her sight and notices the physical and moral ugliness of her husband. She hides her cure until the day when Frank, taken by the police, kills one of his accomplices and commits suicide. Jeanne leaves to join a friend with whom she was performing in a circus.
Who directed Devil and the Angel?
Devil and the Angel was directed by Pierre Chenal.
Who stars in Devil and the Angel?
The principal cast of Devil and the Angel includes Erich von Stroheim, Madeleine Sologne, Louis Salou, Jean-Jacques Delbo, Margo Lion.
When was Devil and the Angel released and how long is it?
Devil and the Angel was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.