The White Waltz
La Valse blanche
Synopsis
Bernard Lampré, a young composer, is engaged to Hélène Madelin, a gifted intern. Jealous of Professor d'Esperel, the great surgeon she proudly assists, Bernard, goes out and wanders in the rain all night long. He catches cold, falls ill and is sent to a sanitarium. There he meets again Jacqueline, a girl who studied music with him at the Conservatoire. Learning that she is dying, Bernard decides to play the comedy of love to soften her last moments.
Top Cast
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Hélène Madelin
André Alerme
Monsieur Despillois
Aimé Clariond
Professor from Estérel
Julien Bertheau
Bernard Lampré
Ariane Borg
Jacqueline Lorbodsen aka 'Jackie'
Marcelle Géniat
Nany
Raymond Cordy
Painter René Dupré
Marcelle Monthil
Mademoiselle Zamb
Michel de Bonnay
Jeannot
Annette Poivre
Lily
Paul Barge
Concierge
Lucien Desagneaux
Student of the Conservatory
Luce Fabiole
Jeannot's mother
Georges Gosset
Hélène's friend
Albert Morys
Patient
Max Mégy
Maurice Tricard
Doctor Bohains
Roger Vincent
Critic
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Stelli
- Screenplay & Story
- François Campaux, Jean Stelli
- Original Title
- La Valse blanche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Générale Cinématographique (CGC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Stelli
François Campaux, Jean Stelli
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Stelli
Director
François Campaux
Writer
Jean Stelli
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Waltz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Waltz about?
Bernard Lampré, a young composer, is engaged to Hélène Madelin, a gifted intern. Jealous of Professor d'Esperel, the great surgeon she proudly assists, Bernard, goes out and wanders in the rain all night long. He catches cold, falls ill and is sent to a sanitarium. There he meets again Jacqueline, a girl who studied music with him at the Conservatoire. Learning that she is dying, Bernard decides to play the comedy of love to soften her last moments.
Who directed The White Waltz?
The White Waltz was directed by Jean Stelli.
Who stars in The White Waltz?
The principal cast of The White Waltz includes Lise Delamare, André Alerme, Aimé Clariond, Julien Bertheau, Ariane Borg.
When was The White Waltz released and how long is it?
The White Waltz was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.