The Wonderful Night
La Nuit merveilleuse
Synopsis
A couple of refugees arrives in a village: he is a cabinet maker, she's pregnant and the innkeeper refuses to give them a room; they wind up in the cowshed of a farm where she gives birth to her baby, the very night of Christmas.
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Fernandel
le berger
Charles Vanel
le fermier
Janine Darcey
la jeune femme
Jean Daurand
le mari
Milly Mathis
La paysanne
Madeleine Robinson
La réfugiée
Édouard Delmont
Le vieux berger
Jean Aquistapace
Le voyageur
Jacques Erwin
Le forgeron
Charlotte Clasis
La servante
Jane Marken
Mathilde
René Fleur
L'explorateur
Couty Bonneval
Wanny Teers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Paul Paulin
- Screenplay & Story
- André-Paul Antoine, Philippe Pétain
- Original Title
- La Nuit merveilleuse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- prodiex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Paul Paulin
André-Paul Antoine, Philippe Pétain
Christian Matras
Henri Taverna
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Jean-Paul Paulin
Director
Henri Taverna
Editor
André-Paul Antoine
Screenplay
Philippe Pétain
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wonderful Night
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What is The Wonderful Night about?
A couple of refugees arrives in a village: he is a cabinet maker, she's pregnant and the innkeeper refuses to give them a room; they wind up in the cowshed of a farm where she gives birth to her baby, the very night of Christmas.
Who directed The Wonderful Night?
The Wonderful Night was directed by Jean-Paul Paulin.
Who stars in The Wonderful Night?
The principal cast of The Wonderful Night includes Fernandel, Charles Vanel, Janine Darcey, Jean Daurand, Milly Mathis.
When was The Wonderful Night released and how long is it?
The Wonderful Night was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.