

Four Flights to Love
Paradis perdu
Synopsis
In pre-World Ward I in Paris, a budding artist, Pierre LeBlanc, falls in love and marries Janine, a dressmaker's assistant. Pierre has a flair for designing clothes, and he and his bride live in a blissful paradise, until the war breaks out and he becomes a soldier. Janine dies in childbirth and, no longer desiring to live, Pierre volunteers for a dangerous patrol behind German lines. While recuperating in the hospital from a wound he received on the mission, Pierre spends his time drawing sketches of dresses. He becomes rich and famous after the war. Years later, after devoting himself to his daughter, Pierre seeks a marriage with a girl no older than his daughter. A conflict develops and to ensure his daughter's happiness, Pierre sacrifices his own plans.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Fernand Gravey
Pierre Leblan
Micheline Presle
Janine Mercier / Jeannette Leblan
Robert Le Vigan
Edouard Bordenave
Elvira Popescu
Sonia Vorochine
André Alerme
le couturier Raoul Calou
Monique Rolland
Laurence Aubujan
Robert Pizani
Le couturier Bernard Lesage
Jane Marken
Madame Bonneron - la concierge
Marcel Delaître
Le capitaine
Gérard Landry
Gérard Aubujan
Nicolas Amato
Le chanteur du 14 juillet (uncredited)
Gaby André
Irène (uncredited)
Edmond Beauchamp
Le facétieux (uncredited)
René Bergeron
Bar cashier (uncredited)
Jean Brochard
Un soldat (uncredited)
Myno Burney
(uncredited)
Ann Byron
(uncredited)
Rivers Cadet
Le vaguemestre (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Gance, Joseph Than
- Original Title
- Paradis perdu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Tarice Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
Abel Gance, Joseph Than, Steve Passeur
Christian Matras
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Gance
Director
Abel Gance
Screenplay
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Joseph Than
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Flights to Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Four Flights to Love about?
In pre-World Ward I in Paris, a budding artist, Pierre LeBlanc, falls in love and marries Janine, a dressmaker's assistant. Pierre has a flair for designing clothes, and he and his bride live in a blissful paradise, until the war breaks out and he becomes a soldier. Janine dies in childbirth and, no longer desiring to live, Pierre volunteers for a dangerous patrol behind German lines. While recuperating in the hospital from a wound he received on the mission, Pierre spends his time drawing sketches of dresses. He becomes rich and famous after the war. Years later, after devoting himself to his daughter, Pierre seeks a marriage with a girl no older than his daughter. A conflict develops and to ensure his daughter's happiness, Pierre sacrifices his own plans.
Who directed Four Flights to Love?
Four Flights to Love was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in Four Flights to Love?
The principal cast of Four Flights to Love includes Fernand Gravey, Micheline Presle, Robert Le Vigan, Elvira Popescu, André Alerme.
When was Four Flights to Love released and how long is it?
Four Flights to Love was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
