Adrienne Lecouvreur
Synopsis
Adrienne Lecouvreur is an acclaimed actress who falls in love with Polish prince Maurice de Saxe, only to be poisoned by a jealous rival while Maurice is away at war. The film was a co-production between the two countries, and was made at UFA's Berlin Studios. It was based on the 1849 play Adrienne Lecouvreur by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé about the life of the eighteenth century actress Adrienne Lecouvreur.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel L'Herbier, Jean-Georges Auriol, Eugène Scribe, Ernest Legouvé
- Original Title
- Adrienne Lecouvreur
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- L'Alliance Cinématographique Européenne (ACE), UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
Marcel L'Herbier, Jean-Georges Auriol, Eugène Scribe, Ernest Legouvé
Fritz Arno Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Marcel L'Herbier
Writer
Jean-Georges Auriol
Writer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
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What is Adrienne Lecouvreur about?
Adrienne Lecouvreur is an acclaimed actress who falls in love with Polish prince Maurice de Saxe, only to be poisoned by a jealous rival while Maurice is away at war. The film was a co-production between the two countries, and was made at UFA's Berlin Studios. It was based on the 1849 play Adrienne Lecouvreur by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé about the life of the eighteenth century actress Adrienne Lecouvreur.
Who directed Adrienne Lecouvreur?
Adrienne Lecouvreur was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in Adrienne Lecouvreur?
The principal cast of Adrienne Lecouvreur includes Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, Junie Astor, André Lefaur, Jaque Catelain.
When was Adrienne Lecouvreur released and how long is it?
Adrienne Lecouvreur was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.