The White Blackbird
Le Merle blanc
Synopsis
Jules Leroy, an industrial shoe polish manufacturer, on his deathbed reveals to his son Achille that the family fortune originates from an inheritance stolen 23 years earlier. The one who should have inherited is one of the factory employees, Hyacinthe Camusset. The latter is also one of the lovers of Lucienne Leroy, the daughter of the family, who has a penchant for Jean Bernon, a boy who dedicates verses to her. Hyacinthe is unaware that he has been robbed but the Leroy family, who are not sure, try to woo him. The family, Hyacinthe, Jean and Lucienne meet at the castle.
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Saturnin Fabre
Jules Leroy
Julien Carette
Hyacinthe Camusset
Georges Rollin
Jean Bernon
Jean Tissier
Achille Leroy
Marcelle Géniat
Noémie
Michèle Gérard
Lucienne Leroy
Gabrielle Fontan
Landlady
Robert Dhéry
Viscount de Mazers
Alice Tissot
Madame Jules Leroy
Georgette Tissier
Émilie Leroy
Roberte Jan
Nurse
Guy Sloux
Monsieur Bien
Maxime Fabert
Monsieur Pénitent
Paul Ollivier
Monsieur Farré
Georges Bever
Achilles' servant
Max Dalban
Georges Gosset
Pepita Jiménez
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Houssin
- Original Title
- Le Merle blanc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Minerva
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Houssin
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Houssin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Blackbird
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What is The White Blackbird about?
Jules Leroy, an industrial shoe polish manufacturer, on his deathbed reveals to his son Achille that the family fortune originates from an inheritance stolen 23 years earlier. The one who should have inherited is one of the factory employees, Hyacinthe Camusset. The latter is also one of the lovers of Lucienne Leroy, the daughter of the family, who has a penchant for Jean Bernon, a boy who dedicates verses to her. Hyacinthe is unaware that he has been robbed but the Leroy family, who are not sure, try to woo him. The family, Hyacinthe, Jean and Lucienne meet at the castle.
Who directed The White Blackbird?
The White Blackbird was directed by Jacques Houssin.
Who stars in The White Blackbird?
The principal cast of The White Blackbird includes Saturnin Fabre, Julien Carette, Georges Rollin, Jean Tissier, Marcelle Géniat.
When was The White Blackbird released and how long is it?
The White Blackbird was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.