The Secret of Helene Marimon (1954)

4.2/10 100 min War Romance Drama

Overview

At the end of the Great War, the wounded Jacques Taillandier is cared for by the beautiful Hélène Marimon and becomes her lover. He hides from her the fact that her husband is a comrade from the trenches, and only reveals the truth when he learns of Marimon's death. Outraged, Hélène drives him away. After many years, Jacques reappears to learn that Hélène had once given him a daughter. Hélène, unwilling to reveal anything to young Dominique, forces the man she loves to leave her country. Dominique not only gets her mother to talk, but also reunites those separated by fate.

Cast

Isa Miranda

Hélène Marimon

Jean Debucourt

Camille Marimon

Carla Del Poggio

Dominique Marimon

Michel Roux

Leflou

Louis de Funès

Gardener Ravan

Frank Villard

Jacques Taillandier

André Versini

Delabarre

Noël Roquevert

Jacques's uncle

Lucienne Granier

Madame Delabarre

Jacques Dynam

Galdou

Albert Michel

Convalescent soldier

André Valmy

Thierry

Gabriel Gobin

Maurice Biraud

René-Jean Chauffard

Hubert Noël

Soldier

Jeanne Provost

Madame Ravan

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