The Four-Poster Bed
Le Lit à colonnes
Synopsis
In his prison cell, the composer Remi Bonvent composed an opera, The columns bed. The director of the prison, Porey Cave, succeeds made believe he is the author of this work. The death of the two protagonists will prevent the discovery of the truth.
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Fernand Ledoux
Porey-Cave
Jean Marais
Remy Bonvent
Odette Joyeux
Marie-Doree
Valentine Tessier
Madame Porey-Cave
Georges Marchal
Olivier de Verrières
Michèle Alfa
Aline
Pierre Larquey
'Dix-Doigts'
Mila Parély
Yada
Emmy Lynn
Countess of Verrières
Jacqueline Champi
Marguerite de Verrières
Huguette Donga
Elise
Georges Cadix
Little Maurice
Jacques Courtin
(uncredited)
Max de Guy
Bursar (uncredited)
Henri de Livry
Inspector (uncredited)
Henry Farty
(uncredited)
Robert Vattier
Inspector (uncredited)
Henri Vilbert
Keeper (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Tual
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Spaak, Jean Cocteau
- Original Score
- Jean Françaix
- Original Title
- Le Lit à colonnes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Synops
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Tual
Charles Spaak, Jean Cocteau, Louise de Vilmorin
Jean Françaix
Pierre Montazel
Yvonne Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Tual
Director
Charles Spaak
Screenplay
Yvonne Martin
Editor
Jean Cocteau
Screenplay
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Pierre Montazel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Four-Poster Bed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Four-Poster Bed about?
In his prison cell, the composer Remi Bonvent composed an opera, The columns bed. The director of the prison, Porey Cave, succeeds made believe he is the author of this work. The death of the two protagonists will prevent the discovery of the truth.
Who directed The Four-Poster Bed?
The Four-Poster Bed was directed by Roland Tual.
Who stars in The Four-Poster Bed?
The principal cast of The Four-Poster Bed includes Fernand Ledoux, Jean Marais, Odette Joyeux, Valentine Tessier, Georges Marchal.
When was The Four-Poster Bed released and how long is it?
The Four-Poster Bed was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Four-Poster Bed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Four-Poster Bed was composed by Jean Françaix.
Is The Four-Poster Bed based on a book or true story?
The Four-Poster Bed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louise de Vilmorin".