Be Beautiful and Shut Up
Sois belle et tais-toi
Synopsis
A beautiful 18-year-old orphan escapes from a reformatory and hooks up with a gang of jewel smugglers, and decides on a life of crime. However, she falls for and marries a policeman, putting a crimp in her criminal career.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Henri Vidal
l'inspecteur Jean Morel
Mylène Demongeot
Virginie Dumayet
Béatrice Altariba
Olga Babitcheff
René Lefèvre
Monsieur Raphael
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Pierrot, un jeune de la bande d'Olga
Anne Collette
Prudence
Robert Dalban
l'inspecteur principal Gotterat
François Darbon
Gino, le bras droit de Charlemagne
Robert Bazil
le patron de l'auberge
Gabrielle Fontan
La grand-mère de Jean
André Thorent
Le chauffeur de Charlemagne
Alain Delon
Loulou, le petit ami d'Olga
Roger Hanin
Charlemagne, le voleur de bijoux
Darry Cowl
l'inspecteur Jérôme, adjoint de Morel
Marcel Bernier
Un inspecteur
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Vadim, Jean Marsan, Gabriel Arout, Marc Allégret, Odette Joyeux
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Sois belle et tais-toi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Films EGE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
Roger Vadim, Jean Marsan, Gabriel Arout, Marc Allégret, Odette Joyeux
Jean Wiener
Armand Thirard
Suzanne de Troeye
Raymond Eger
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Jean Marsan
Writer
Gabriel Arout
Writer
Marc Allégret
Writer
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Auguste Capelier
Production Design
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Suzanne de Troeye
Editor
Marc Doelnitz
Costume Design
Raymond Eger
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Be Beautiful and Shut Up.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Be Beautiful and Shut Up.
MovieLens[20K:30K]
Similar Titles to Be Beautiful and Shut Up
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.0
7.5
8.3
7.5
6.5
7.7
7.4
10.0
6.5
5.4
6.7
7.2
5.8
8.2
7.7
7.3
6.5
7.2
7.4
6.1
More Like Be Beautiful and Shut Up
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Be Beautiful and Shut Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Be Beautiful and Shut Up about?
A beautiful 18-year-old orphan escapes from a reformatory and hooks up with a gang of jewel smugglers, and decides on a life of crime. However, she falls for and marries a policeman, putting a crimp in her criminal career.
Who directed Be Beautiful and Shut Up?
Be Beautiful and Shut Up was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in Be Beautiful and Shut Up?
The principal cast of Be Beautiful and Shut Up includes Henri Vidal, Mylène Demongeot, Béatrice Altariba, René Lefèvre, Jean-Paul Belmondo.
When was Be Beautiful and Shut Up released and how long is it?
Be Beautiful and Shut Up was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Be Beautiful and Shut Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Be Beautiful and Shut Up was composed by Jean Wiener.