The Twilight Girls
Les Collégiennes
“Sexy... Secretive... Seductive...”
Synopsis
A beautiful and sophisticated teenager is placed in a regimented French girls' boarding school after her father apparently commits suicide over a business scandal. She immediately gains admirers -- a lustful middle-aged artist, a handsome young composer, a fellow female student -- as well as a jealous rival. With the help of her schoolmates, she attempts to elope with the composer, but the adults catch on to the plot, and she is locked into her room at night.
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Gaby Morlay
Mme Ancelin
Henri Guisol
Christian Brenner
Marie-Hélène Arnaud
Catherine Royer
Estella Blain
Marthe
Christine Carère
Monique
Agnès Laurent
Anne-Marie
Elga Andersen
Hélène
Sylvie Dorléac
Adélaïde
Anita Treyens
Betty
Catherine Deneuve
Une petite collégienne
Alice Denham
Simone (uncredited)
Davee Decker
Blonde, Simone's Lover (uncredited)
Véronique Verlhac
Solange
Paul Guers
Gilles Mareuil
Madeleine Barbulée
Madame Letellier - la principale du collège
Louisa Colpeyn
Paulette Arnoux
Mademoiselle Mercier
Luce Fabiole
Madame Letellier
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Hunebelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Emmanuel, Louis Duchesne, Jean Halain, Arlette Reinerg, Jacques Lancien, Jean Lambertie
- Original Score
- Jean Marion
- Original Title
- Les Collégiennes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Safia, La Société des Films Sirius, Contact Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Hunebelle
Jacques Emmanuel, Louis Duchesne, Jean Halain, Arlette Reinerg, Jacques Lancien, Jean Lambertie
Jean Marion
Paul Cotteret
Department Leadership Roster
André Hunebelle
Director
Arlette Reinerg
Writer
Jacques Lancien
Writer
Jean Lambertie
Writer
Jean Marion
Original Music Composer
Paul Cotteret
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Twilight Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Twilight Girls about?
A beautiful and sophisticated teenager is placed in a regimented French girls' boarding school after her father apparently commits suicide over a business scandal. She immediately gains admirers -- a lustful middle-aged artist, a handsome young composer, a fellow female student -- as well as a jealous rival. With the help of her schoolmates, she attempts to elope with the composer, but the adults catch on to the plot, and she is locked into her room at night.
Who directed The Twilight Girls?
The Twilight Girls was directed by André Hunebelle.
Who stars in The Twilight Girls?
The principal cast of The Twilight Girls includes Gaby Morlay, Henri Guisol, Marie-Hélène Arnaud, Estella Blain, Christine Carère.
When was The Twilight Girls released and how long is it?
The Twilight Girls was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Twilight Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Twilight Girls was composed by Jean Marion.