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7.3 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19371h 38mFrance

The Messenger

Le Messager

Synopsis

Nick, a Parisian businessman, divorces his rich American wife, marries his new secretary Marie, but is prevented from success in France so travels without his wife to an African outpost. He tells his young assistant Gilbert about his wife. When Gilbert takes sick and returns to Paris, he begins to fall in love with Marie.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Venice Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Raymond Rouleau
Screenplay & Story
Henri Bernstein, Marcel Achard
Original Score
Georges Auric
Original Title
Le Messager
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
Albatros

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Raymond Rouleau

Screenplay & Story

Henri Bernstein, Marcel Achard

Original Score & Music

Georges Auric

Director of Photography

Jules Kruger

Film Editing

Maurice Serein

Producers

Alexandre Kamenka

Department Leadership Roster

Raymond Rouleau

Raymond Rouleau

Director

Alexandre Kamenka

Producer

Jules Kruger

Director of Photography

Maurice Serein

Editor

Jean Lafitte

Production Design

Henri Bernstein

Henri Bernstein

Writer

Marcel Achard

Marcel Achard

Writer

Georges Auric

Georges Auric

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Messenger.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Messenger

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Messenger about?

Nick, a Parisian businessman, divorces his rich American wife, marries his new secretary Marie, but is prevented from success in France so travels without his wife to an African outpost. He tells his young assistant Gilbert about his wife. When Gilbert takes sick and returns to Paris, he begins to fall in love with Marie.

Who directed The Messenger?

The Messenger was directed by Raymond Rouleau.

Who stars in The Messenger?

The principal cast of The Messenger includes Gaby Morlay, Jean Gabin, Mona Goya, Maurice Escande, Henri Guisol.

When was The Messenger released and how long is it?

The Messenger was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for The Messenger?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Messenger was composed by Georges Auric.