Star Without Light (1946)

6.1/10 88 min Drama

Overview

An aspiring singer tries to break into films during the early talkie era. She is hired to dub the singing and speaking voice of a silent-movie favorite. Sworn to secrecy, the fill-in must stand by in silence as the star receives all the praises and plaudits.

Cast

Édith Piaf

Madeleine

Marcel Herrand

Roger Marney

Jules Berry

Billy Daniel

Serge Reggiani

Gaston Lansac

Mila Parély

Stella Dora

Yves Montand

Pierre

Colette Brosset

Lulu

Georges Vitray

Le producteur Darnois

Mady Berry

Mélanie

Paul Frankeur

le reporter

Renée Dennsy

Pierre Mindaist

Philippe Lemaire

(uncredited)

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