Le Bonheur
Synopsis
Philippe Lutcher, an anarchist, fires a shot at Clara Stuart, a famous stage and screen actress, but only wounds her. The star, through affectation and curiosity to know his motives, pleads in his favour at his trial, but he rebuffs her pity. After he has served 18 months in prison, they meet and fall in love.
Top Cast
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Gaby Morlay
Clara Stuart
Charles Boyer
Philippe Lutcher
Paulette Dubost
Louise
Jaque Catelain
Geoffroy de Chabré
Michel Simon
Noël Malpiaz
Jean Toulout
Maître Balbant
Georges Mauloy
President of the Assises
Léon Arvel
General advocate
Marie-Jacqueline Chantal
Lady in the hearing (uncredited)
Robert Colette
Edmond
Marguerite de Morlaye
Dame à l'audience
Raymond Destac
Journalist (uncredited)
Pierre Finaly
Director of L'Echo du Monde (uncredited)
Jacques Henley
(uncredited)
Sylvain Itkine
Journalist (uncredited)
Philippe Janvier
(uncredited)
Charles Léger
Court clerk (uncredited)
Jean Marais
Journalist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel L'Herbier, Henri Bernstein, Michel Duran
- Original Score
- Billy Colson
- Original Title
- Le Bonheur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Pathé-Natan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
Marcel L'Herbier, Henri Bernstein, Michel Duran
Billy Colson
Harry Stradling Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel L'Herbier
Writer
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Henri Bernstein
Writer
Michel Duran
Writer
Jacques Manuel
Costume Design
Guy de Gastyne
Production Design
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Billy Colson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Le Bonheur.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Bonheur
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Bonheur about?
Philippe Lutcher, an anarchist, fires a shot at Clara Stuart, a famous stage and screen actress, but only wounds her. The star, through affectation and curiosity to know his motives, pleads in his favour at his trial, but he rebuffs her pity. After he has served 18 months in prison, they meet and fall in love.
Who directed Le Bonheur?
Le Bonheur was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in Le Bonheur?
The principal cast of Le Bonheur includes Gaby Morlay, Charles Boyer, Paulette Dubost, Jaque Catelain, Michel Simon.
When was Le Bonheur released and how long is it?
Le Bonheur was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Bonheur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Bonheur was composed by Billy Colson.