The Truth About Bebe Donge
La Vérité sur Bébé Donge
Synopsis
François Donge, a rich industrialist and womaniser, meets a girl nicknamed Bébé who he marries. Ten years later, poisoned by his wife and dying in hospital, he recalls his married life and understands how his wife who adored him suffered from his many affairs and indifference.
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Danielle Darrieux
Elisabeth 'Bébé' Donge
Jean Gabin
François Donge
Gabrielle Dorziat
Mme d'Ortemont
Claude Génia
Jeanne Donge
Jacques Castelot
Doctor Jalabert
Daniel Lecourtois
Georges Donge
Marcel André
Investigating judge
Madeleine Lambert
Madame d'Onneville
Juliette Faber
Marthe, nurse
Jacqueline Porel
Françoise de P.
Gaby Bruyère
Girl in the taxi
Meg Lemonnier
Secretary
Alinda Kristensen
Madame Flament
Yvonne Claudie
Bridge player
Jean-Marc Tennberg
Liftman
Paul Bonifas
Traveler (uncredited)
Maurice Benard
Professor Gaspéri (uncredited)
André Darnay
Bridge player (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Decoin
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Aubergé
- Original Score
- Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
- Original Title
- La Vérité sur Bébé Donge
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- UGC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Decoin
Maurice Aubergé, Georges Simenon
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Léonce-Henri Burel
Annick Millet
André Halley des Fontaines
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Decoin
Director
Maurice Aubergé
Screenplay
André Halley des Fontaines
Producer
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Annick Millet
Editor
Jean Douarinou
Production Design
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is The Truth About Bebe Donge about?
François Donge, a rich industrialist and womaniser, meets a girl nicknamed Bébé who he marries. Ten years later, poisoned by his wife and dying in hospital, he recalls his married life and understands how his wife who adored him suffered from his many affairs and indifference.
Who directed The Truth About Bebe Donge?
The Truth About Bebe Donge was directed by Henri Decoin.
Who stars in The Truth About Bebe Donge?
The principal cast of The Truth About Bebe Donge includes Danielle Darrieux, Jean Gabin, Gabrielle Dorziat, Claude Génia, Jacques Castelot.
When was The Truth About Bebe Donge released and how long is it?
The Truth About Bebe Donge was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Truth About Bebe Donge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Truth About Bebe Donge was composed by Jean-Jacques Grünenwald.
Is The Truth About Bebe Donge based on a book or true story?
The Truth About Bebe Donge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Truth About Bebe Donge?
The Truth About Bebe Donge holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).