Shadow and Light
Ombre et lumière
Synopsis
A few years ago, Isabelle Leritz, a famous pianist, suffered a fit of madness, in the middle of a concert. Now recovered, she fell in love with Jacques whom she plans to marry. She does not know that he is having an affair with Caroline, his sister, director of a fashion house.
Top Cast
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Simone Signoret
Isabelle Leritz
María Casares
Caroline Bessier
Jean Marchat
Shurman
Pierre Dux
le médecin
Germaine Reuver
la patronne
Jacques Berthier
Jacques Barrois
Albert Plantier
Eugène
Albert Michel
le patron
Paul Villé
le patron du restaurant
Yannick Muller
René Berthier
Petit rôle (uncredited)
Gérard Buhr
Le garçon de café (uncredited)
Gérard Gervais
Petit rôle (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Calef
- Screenplay & Story
- Solange Térac, Henri Calef
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Ombre et lumière
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Sigma-Vog, Les Films Marceau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Calef
Solange Térac, Henri Calef
Joseph Kosma
Jean Bourgoin
Raymond Louveau
Edmond Ténoudji, Jean-Pierre Frogerais
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Calef
Director
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Raymond Louveau
Editor
Solange Térac
Screenplay
Henri Calef
Screenplay
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Edmond Ténoudji
Producer
Daniel Guéret
Production Design
Rino Mondellini
Production Design
Charles Drecoll
Costume Design
Jean-Pierre Frogerais
Producer
Jeanne Le Monnier
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow and Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow and Light about?
A few years ago, Isabelle Leritz, a famous pianist, suffered a fit of madness, in the middle of a concert. Now recovered, she fell in love with Jacques whom she plans to marry. She does not know that he is having an affair with Caroline, his sister, director of a fashion house.
Who directed Shadow and Light?
Shadow and Light was directed by Henri Calef.
Who stars in Shadow and Light?
The principal cast of Shadow and Light includes Simone Signoret, María Casares, Jean Marchat, Pierre Dux, Germaine Reuver.
When was Shadow and Light released and how long is it?
Shadow and Light was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadow and Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow and Light was composed by Joseph Kosma.