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The Clairvoyant (1924 film)

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'The Clairvoyant' (French: 'La voyante') is a 1924 French silent drama film directed by Leon Abrams and starring Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Melchior and Harry Baur. It was based on a play by Sacha Guitry. This was the final film of the celebrated stage actress Sarah Bernhardt who died during production.Menefee p.39

Plot



Jean is thrown out of the house by his father, a remarried politician, out of jealousy for his friendship with his mother-in-law. He finds refuge at an artist's apartment. In the same building lives a famous fortune teller that the mother-in-law just happens to consult. With her help, Jean will be able to marry his young sweetheart and his father will solve his political troubles.

Cast



* Sarah Bernhardt as Madame Gainard

* Georges Melchior as Jean Detaille

* Harry Baur as Monsieur Detaille

* Mary Marquet as Madame Detaille

* Jean-Franois Martial as Andr Renaud

* Lili Damita as Suzanne

* Pquerette as La concierge

* Jeanne Brindeau as Madame Gainard's Double

* Sacha Guitry

* Paul Poiret as Couturier

* Philippe Richard as Andr Renaud

* Jean Wells

References





Bibliography



* David W. Menefee. 'The First Female Stars: Women of the Silent Era'. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2004.


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