The Strange Madame X
L'Étrange Madame X
Synopsis
Irène is the unhappy wife of a wealthy publisher, Jacques Voisin-Larive, who cares about her no more than a beautiful piece of furniture. Her meeting with Étienne, a young cabinetmaker with whom she falls in love, turns her dismal existence upside down. Not wanting to reveal her condition to her lover, she pretends to be a modest maid, employed by the Voisin-Larive. At the end of a weekend spent with her lover, Irène discovers that she is pregnant. The fragile balance of their existence is suddenly broken. Taking the initiative, she reveals her affair to Jacques and tells him about her desire to divorce. But her husband has no intention of giving her back her freedom...
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Michèle Morgan
Irène Voisin-Larive
Henri Vidal
Étienne
Arlette Thomas
Jeannette
Louise Conte
Angèle, maid
Robert Vattier
Moissac
Paul Barge
Uncle Léon
Roland Alexandre
Marcel
Fernand Gilbert
Taxi driver
Raphaël Patorni
Guest
Yvonne Clech
Joséphine
Georges Sellier
General
Geneviève Morel
Guest
René Hell
Cabinetmaker
Christian Lude
Irène's driver
Louis Blanche
Guest
Jean-Paul Moulinot
Butler
Maurice Escande
Jacques Voisin-Larive
Jean-Louis Allibert
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Knokke, Festival Belge d'Été
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Grémillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcelle Maurette
- Original Score
- Vincent Scotto
- Original Title
- L'Étrange Madame X
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Codo Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Grémillon
Marcelle Maurette, Albert Valentin, Pierre Laroche
Vincent Scotto
Louis Page
Louisette Hautecœur
Claude Dolbert
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Grémillon
Director
Claude Dolbert
Producer
Mireille Leydet
Costume Design
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
Marcelle Maurette
Screenplay
Vincent Scotto
Original Music Composer
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Strange Madame X.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Madame X
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What is The Strange Madame X about?
Irène is the unhappy wife of a wealthy publisher, Jacques Voisin-Larive, who cares about her no more than a beautiful piece of furniture. Her meeting with Étienne, a young cabinetmaker with whom she falls in love, turns her dismal existence upside down. Not wanting to reveal her condition to her lover, she pretends to be a modest maid, employed by the Voisin-Larive. At the end of a weekend spent with her lover, Irène discovers that she is pregnant. The fragile balance of their existence is suddenly broken. Taking the initiative, she reveals her affair to Jacques and tells him about her desire to divorce. But her husband has no intention of giving her back her freedom...
Who directed The Strange Madame X?
The Strange Madame X was directed by Jean Grémillon.
Who stars in The Strange Madame X?
The principal cast of The Strange Madame X includes Michèle Morgan, Henri Vidal, Arlette Thomas, Louise Conte, Robert Vattier.
When was The Strange Madame X released and how long is it?
The Strange Madame X was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange Madame X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange Madame X was composed by Vincent Scotto.