Frédérica
Synopsis
Gilbert, poet and singer, is about to marry Lilette but deep inside himself he is not quite sure that she is the woman he needs. That is the reason why he has made up an imaginary woman, Frédérica" to whom he writes love letters, actual ones this time. When Lilette finds one of these, she sees red. Théodule, one of Gilbert's many friends, sets out the problem with the help of Claudine, his own girlfriend, posing as Frédérica. After Gilbert and "Frédérica" have played a phony breakup scene in front of Lilette, things seem to come right when... another Frédérica appears...
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Charles Trenet
Gilbert Legrant
Elvira Popescu
Frédérica
Rellys
Théodule
Jacqueline Gauthier
Claudine
Jacques Louvigny
Auguste Chatelard de Gontrais
Hélène Tossy
La vendeuse
Hélène Dartigue
Anaïs
Maurice Baquet
Un ami de Gilbert
Georges Simmler
Francis Blanche
Ami de Gilbert
Guy-Lou
Jacques Meyran
Robert Arnoux
Julien Blanchet
Christian Gérard
Un ami de Gilbert
Jean-Louis Allibert
Le tailleur (non crédité)
Suzet Maïs
Lilette
Janine Berry
Pierre Cueille
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Boyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean de Letraz
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys, Henri Forterre
- Original Title
- Frédérica
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Jason Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Boyer
Jean de Letraz
Georges Van Parys, Henri Forterre
Andrée Danis
Department Leadership Roster
Jean de Letraz
Screenplay
Jean Boyer
Director
Andrée Danis
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frédérica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frédérica about?
Gilbert, poet and singer, is about to marry Lilette but deep inside himself he is not quite sure that she is the woman he needs. That is the reason why he has made up an imaginary woman, Frédérica" to whom he writes love letters, actual ones this time. When Lilette finds one of these, she sees red. Théodule, one of Gilbert's many friends, sets out the problem with the help of Claudine, his own girlfriend, posing as Frédérica. After Gilbert and "Frédérica" have played a phony breakup scene in front of Lilette, things seem to come right when... another Frédérica appears...
Who directed Frédérica?
Frédérica was directed by Jean Boyer.
Who stars in Frédérica?
The principal cast of Frédérica includes Charles Trenet, Elvira Popescu, Rellys, Jacqueline Gauthier, Jacques Louvigny.
When was Frédérica released and how long is it?
Frédérica was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Frédérica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frédérica was composed by Georges Van Parys, Henri Forterre.