Marie-Louise
Synopsis
The titular Marie-Louise is a young French lass who is evacuated to Switzerland when her country is overrun by the Nazis. Suffering a nervous breakdown, she is given comfort and shelter by a wealthy family. Unfortunately, living in the lap of luxury makes Marie-Louise hesitant to return home to her mother and war torn home. Eventually the girl comes to her senses, but it isn't easy.
Top Cast
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Josiane Hegg
Marie-Louise Fleury
Heinrich Gretler
Director Rüegg
Margrit Winter
Anna Rüegg
Anne-Marie Blanc
Heidi Rüegg
Armin Schweizer
Bänninger
Mathilde Danegger
Päuli
Fred Tanner
Robert Scheibli
Emil Gerber
Ernst Schwarzenbach
Bernard Ammon
André
Germaine Tournier
Mrs. Fleury
Robert Bichler
Gottlieb Büchi
Walburga Gmür
Emil Gyr
Schaggi Streuli
Friedrich Braun
Pauline Carton
Mrs. Gilles
Hans Kaes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Lindtberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schweizer
- Original Score
- Robert Blum
- Original Title
- Marie-Louise
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Lindtberg
Richard Schweizer
Robert Blum
Hermann Haller
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Lindtberg
Director
Richard Schweizer
Writer
Hermann Haller
Editor
Robert Furrer
Production Design
Robert Gamma
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marie-Louise
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What is Marie-Louise about?
The titular Marie-Louise is a young French lass who is evacuated to Switzerland when her country is overrun by the Nazis. Suffering a nervous breakdown, she is given comfort and shelter by a wealthy family. Unfortunately, living in the lap of luxury makes Marie-Louise hesitant to return home to her mother and war torn home. Eventually the girl comes to her senses, but it isn't easy.
Who directed Marie-Louise?
Marie-Louise was directed by Leopold Lindtberg.
Who stars in Marie-Louise?
The principal cast of Marie-Louise includes Josiane Hegg, Heinrich Gretler, Margrit Winter, Anne-Marie Blanc, Armin Schweizer.
When was Marie-Louise released and how long is it?
Marie-Louise was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Marie-Louise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marie-Louise was composed by Robert Blum.