

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.
Top Cast
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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
Raymond Rouleau
Henri Bernstein, Marcel Achard
Georges Auric
Jules Kruger
Maurice Serein
Alexandre Kamenka
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Rouleau
Director
Alexandre Kamenka
Producer
Jules Kruger
Director of Photography
Maurice Serein
Editor
Jean Lafitte
Production Design
Henri Bernstein
Writer
Marcel Achard
Writer
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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.
