Olivia
Synopsis
"Olivia" captures the awakening passions of an English adolescent sent away for a year to a small finishing school outside Paris. The innocent but watchful Olivia develops an infatuation for her headmistress Julie and through this screen of love observes the tense romance between Julie and the other head of the school Cara in its final months.
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Olivia (1950) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-29
Top Cast
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Edwige Feuillère
Mademoiselle Julie
Simone Simon
Mademoiselle Cara
Marie-Claire Olivia
Olivia Dealey
Yvonne de Bray
Victoire
Suzanne Dehelly
Mademoiselle Dubois
Marina de Berg
Mimi
Lesly Meynard
Frau Riesener
Rina Rhéty
Signorina Palletto
Tania Soucault
Georgie
Elly Claus
Laura
Nadine Olivier
Cécile
Sophie Mallet
Student
Hélène Rémy
Boarder
Michèle Monty
Boarder
Ludmilla Hols
Boarder
Marcelle Arditi
Boarder
Martine Bridou
Student
Patricia Solair
Boarder
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 8, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacqueline Audry
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Bussy, Colette Audry, Pierre Laroche
- Original Score
- Pierre Sancan
- Original Title
- Olivia
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Memnon Films, Les Films de la Pléiade, Filmsonor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacqueline Audry
Dorothy Bussy, Colette Audry, Pierre Laroche
Pierre Sancan
Christian Matras
Marguerite Beaugé
Jean Paris, Jacqueline Audry
Department Leadership Roster
Jacqueline Audry
Director
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Mireille Leydet
Costume Design
Marguerite Beaugé
Editor
Pierre Laroche
Writer
Jean Paris
Producer
Colette Audry
Writer
Marcelle Desvignes
Costume Design
Jacqueline Audry
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Olivia
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What is Olivia about?
"Olivia" captures the awakening passions of an English adolescent sent away for a year to a small finishing school outside Paris. The innocent but watchful Olivia develops an infatuation for her headmistress Julie and through this screen of love observes the tense romance between Julie and the other head of the school Cara in its final months.
Who directed Olivia?
Olivia was directed by Jacqueline Audry.
Who stars in Olivia?
The principal cast of Olivia includes Edwige Feuillère, Simone Simon, Marie-Claire Olivia, Yvonne de Bray, Suzanne Dehelly.
When was Olivia released and how long is it?
Olivia was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Olivia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Olivia was composed by Pierre Sancan.
Is Olivia based on a book or true story?
Olivia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy Bussy".