Madame de Langeais
Synopsis
The beautiful and flirtatious Duchess of Langeais has set her sights on General de Meyran, a straight and serious man, and manages to invite him to her place alone. When the General declares his love for her, the Duchess's friends, informed, burst in. The General, thus demeaned, leaves, swearing that he will never see her again. However, the Duchess, who had fallen in love with the General, writes him many letters asking for his forgiveness but nothing happened. Years pass. The General is called to Spain by Ferdinand VII. And while he visited a Carmelite convent in Formentera, he recognized the Duchess as one of the nuns. The same evening, he tries to abduct her, to unexpected consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Calmettes
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gavault, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Title
- Madame de Langeais
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Le Film d'art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Calmettes
Paul Gavault, Honoré de Balzac
Department Leadership Roster
André Calmettes
Director
Paul Gavault
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame de Langeais
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madame de Langeais about?
The beautiful and flirtatious Duchess of Langeais has set her sights on General de Meyran, a straight and serious man, and manages to invite him to her place alone. When the General declares his love for her, the Duchess's friends, informed, burst in. The General, thus demeaned, leaves, swearing that he will never see her again. However, the Duchess, who had fallen in love with the General, writes him many letters asking for his forgiveness but nothing happened. Years pass. The General is called to Spain by Ferdinand VII. And while he visited a Carmelite convent in Formentera, he recognized the Duchess as one of the nuns. The same evening, he tries to abduct her, to unexpected consequences.
Who directed Madame de Langeais?
Madame de Langeais was directed by André Calmettes.
Who stars in Madame de Langeais?
The principal cast of Madame de Langeais includes André Calmettes, Germaine Dermoz.
When was Madame de Langeais released and how long is it?
Madame de Langeais was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 10m.
Is Madame de Langeais based on a book or true story?
Madame de Langeais is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".