Wicked Duchess (1942)

Edwige Feuillère and Pierre Richard-Willm star in director Jacques de Baroncelli's adaptation of the Balzac novella The Duchesse de Langeais, which tells the tale of a Parisian socialite who is romantically pursued by a Napoleonic war hero. With a screenplay by Jean Giraudoux.

Released: Mar 27, 1942

Runtime: 99 minutes

Genre: Drama

Stars: Edwige Feuillère, Pierre Richard-Willm, Aimé Clariond, Lise Delamare, Charles Granval, Irène Bonheur

Crew: Jean Giraudoux (Dialogue), Jacques de Baroncelli (Director), Jean Giraudoux (Adaptation), Honoré de Balzac (Novel), Roger Desormière (Conductor), Francis Poulenc (Original Music Composer)