Lilac
Cœur de Lilas
Synopsis
Also known as Lilac, this early Anatole Litvak-directed talkie was based on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles Henry Hirsch. The story bears traces of the Bertold Brecht-Weill piece The Threepenny Opera, with heroine Lilac (Marcelle Romeo) consorting with the criminal scum of Paris. Lilac falls in love with a handsome detective (Andre Luguet), but he doesn't let his emotions stand in the way of his duty, and in the end he reluctantly turns her over to the authorities. At $120,000, Coeur de Lilas was one of the most expensive movies to come out of France in 1931, but it more than made back its cost at the box-office.
Top Cast
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Marcelle Romee
Coeur de Lilas
André Luguet
André Lucot
Fréhel
La Douleur
Jean Gabin
Martousse
Lydie Villars
La Crevette
Fordyce
Mme Darny
Marcel Delaître
Mr Darny
Georges Paulais
le juge d'instruction
Paul Amiot
Merlu
Fernandel
le garçon d'honneur
Madeleine Guitty
Mme. Charignoul
Carlotta Conti
Mme. Novion
Pierre Labry
Charignoul
Jean-Max
René Maupré
Georges Pally
Edouard Rousseau
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristan Bernard, Dorothy Farnum, Charles-Henry Hirsch, Anatole Litvak, Serge Veber
- Original Title
- Cœur de Lilas
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fifra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Tristan Bernard, Dorothy Farnum, Charles-Henry Hirsch, Anatole Litvak, Serge Veber
Department Leadership Roster
Anatole Litvak
Director
Dorothy Farnum
Writer
Anatole Litvak
Writer
Serge Veber
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lilac about?
Also known as Lilac, this early Anatole Litvak-directed talkie was based on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles Henry Hirsch. The story bears traces of the Bertold Brecht-Weill piece The Threepenny Opera, with heroine Lilac (Marcelle Romeo) consorting with the criminal scum of Paris. Lilac falls in love with a handsome detective (Andre Luguet), but he doesn't let his emotions stand in the way of his duty, and in the end he reluctantly turns her over to the authorities. At $120,000, Coeur de Lilas was one of the most expensive movies to come out of France in 1931, but it more than made back its cost at the box-office.
Who directed Lilac?
Lilac was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in Lilac?
The principal cast of Lilac includes Marcelle Romee, André Luguet, Fréhel, Jean Gabin, Lydie Villars.
When was Lilac released and how long is it?
Lilac was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.