Jean de la Lune
Synopsis
Marceline is pretty but inconstant. She has a brother, eccentric as well as invading, who serves as a go-between between the fickle young woman and her lovers. She has been the mistress of Richard for a while when Jeff, an engaging but but unrepentant dreamer, falls madly in love with her. Marceline first turns him down but finally accepts him after she breaks up with Richard. But the coquette has not given up her escapades to which the young florist, nicknamed "Jean de la Lune" for his naivety, turns a blind eye. Little time after their wedding , Marceline becomes infatuated with the good looks of a superficial young man, Alexandre. But Jeff, who has developed a fondness for Jean, intervenes to save the couple.
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Danielle Darrieux
Marceline
Claude Dauphin
Jeff
François Périer
Clotaire, aka Cloclo
Pierre Dux
Richard Verdelet
Jeannette Batti
Ms. Rolande
Lucienne Granier
Étiennette
Geneviève Morel
Louise
Camille Guérini
Attorney
Jacques Sernas
Alexandre
Josée Ariel
(uncredited)
Albert Broquin
Stage manager (uncredited)
Yves Deniaud
Colonial in the train (uncredited)
Arsenio Freignac
Cloclo's friend (uncredited)
Lydia Greynor
(uncredited)
Charles Lavialle
(uncredited)
Christian Martaguet
(uncredited)
Yves Massard
(uncredited)
Albert Michel
Stamped gentleman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Achard
- Original Title
- Jean de la Lune
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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Marcel Achard
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Achard
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jean de la Lune
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jean de la Lune about?
Marceline is pretty but inconstant. She has a brother, eccentric as well as invading, who serves as a go-between between the fickle young woman and her lovers. She has been the mistress of Richard for a while when Jeff, an engaging but but unrepentant dreamer, falls madly in love with her. Marceline first turns him down but finally accepts him after she breaks up with Richard. But the coquette has not given up her escapades to which the young florist, nicknamed "Jean de la Lune" for his naivety, turns a blind eye. Little time after their wedding , Marceline becomes infatuated with the good looks of a superficial young man, Alexandre. But Jeff, who has developed a fondness for Jean, intervenes to save the couple.
Who directed Jean de la Lune?
Jean de la Lune was directed by Marcel Achard.
Who stars in Jean de la Lune?
The principal cast of Jean de la Lune includes Danielle Darrieux, Claude Dauphin, François Périer, Pierre Dux, Jeannette Batti.
When was Jean de la Lune released and how long is it?
Jean de la Lune was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.