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Noël-Noël
Clément Mathieu / Marcel Mettine
René Génin
Father Maxence
Micheline Francey
Micheline, Laugier's sister
René Blancard
M. Rachin, director
Marguerite Ducouret
Micheline's mother
Marcelle Praince
President
Marthe Mellot
Mother Mary
Michel François
Éloi Lequerec
Georges Paulais
Mr. Langlois
André Nicolle
Mr. de la Prade, director of “La Dépêche”
Richard Francœur
Mr. Gérard de Mazère
Georges Jamin
Regent
Henry Prestat
Jean Morel
New director
Henri Coutet
Emile Remongin
Office boy
Charles Vissières
Charles, elderly office boy from "La Dépêche"
Roger Vincent
Academician writer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Dréville
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël-Noël, René Wheeler
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- La Cage aux rossignols
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Dréville
Noël-Noël, René Wheeler, Georges Chaperot
René Cloërec
Jacques Grassi
Jean Le Duc, Roger Sallard
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Dréville
Director
Jacques Grassi
Editor
Jean Le Duc
Producer
Roger Sallard
Producer
René Cloërec
Original Music Composer
Noël-Noël
Screenplay
René Wheeler
Screenplay
Georges Chaperot
Writer
René Wheeler
Writer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cage of Nightingales
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What is A Cage of Nightingales about?
In France, in 1930, a supervisor of a boarding school for young offenders seeks to awaken the music by forming a choir, despite the skepticism of his boarding school director.
Who directed A Cage of Nightingales?
A Cage of Nightingales was directed by Jean Dréville.
Who stars in A Cage of Nightingales?
The principal cast of A Cage of Nightingales includes Noël-Noël, René Génin, Micheline Francey, René Blancard, Marguerite Ducouret.
When was A Cage of Nightingales released and how long is it?
A Cage of Nightingales was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Cage of Nightingales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Cage of Nightingales was composed by René Cloërec.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Cage of Nightingales?
A Cage of Nightingales holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).