Le Droit de l'enfant
Synopsis
Jacques Herbelin is the faithful husband of Louise and the proud father of Cécile, a kind little girl. But Louise does not reciprocate her husband's affection and prefers to cheat on him in the arms of Marquis de Condottier. The latter is a sinister character who, not satisfied with being Herbelin's wife's lover, sets his heart on their daughter, who has now become a pretty young lady. Jacques can't take it anymore.
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Jean Chevrier
Jacques Herbelin
Renée Devillers
Louise Herbelin
Francette Vernillat
Cécile Herbelin (child)
Claire Duhamel
Cécile Herbelin (young girl)
Marc Valbel
Marquis Daniel de Condottier
René Blancard
Colonel Pérignon
Henri Crémieux
Doctor Sandrin
Michel Jourdan
Michel Laroque
Christian Alers
Raoul
Robert Dartois
Baron
Jacqueline Erly
Housekeeper
Jacques Henley
Bowell
Henri Valbel
Favier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Daroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Daroy
- Original Title
- Le Droit de l'enfant
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Daroy
Jacques Daroy, Georges Ohnet, André Haguet
Jean Lehérissey
Jeanne Rongier
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Daroy
Director
Jacques Daroy
Screenplay
Jeanne Rongier
Editor
André Haguet
Writer
Jean Lehérissey
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Droit de l'enfant
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What is Le Droit de l'enfant about?
Jacques Herbelin is the faithful husband of Louise and the proud father of Cécile, a kind little girl. But Louise does not reciprocate her husband's affection and prefers to cheat on him in the arms of Marquis de Condottier. The latter is a sinister character who, not satisfied with being Herbelin's wife's lover, sets his heart on their daughter, who has now become a pretty young lady. Jacques can't take it anymore.
Who directed Le Droit de l'enfant?
Le Droit de l'enfant was directed by Jacques Daroy.
Who stars in Le Droit de l'enfant?
The principal cast of Le Droit de l'enfant includes Jean Chevrier, Renée Devillers, Francette Vernillat, Claire Duhamel, Marc Valbel.
When was Le Droit de l'enfant released and how long is it?
Le Droit de l'enfant was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Le Droit de l'enfant based on a book or true story?
Le Droit de l'enfant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Ohnet".