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At the Grand Balcony
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Wikipedia article
'At the Grand Balcony' (French: 'Au grand balcon') is a 1949 French drama film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Pierre Fresnay, Georges Marchal and Flix Oudart.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.275 It was entered into the 1949 Cannes Film Festival. The film's sets were designed by the art director Ren Renoux.
The plot revolves around the founding of the French pioneering aviation company Aropostale in the years after the First World War. Led by the war veteran Carbot they attempt to establish a commercial airline that can connect the far reaches of French territory. It takes its name from the real-life Htel du Grand Balcon in Toulouse where the various characters stay.
Cast
* Pierre Fresnay as Carbot
* Georges Marchal as Jean Fabien
* Flix Oudart as Garandoux
* Janine Crispin as Maryse
* Germaine Michel as Mlle Adeline
* Abel Jacquin as Darbouin
* Andr Bervil as Triolet
* Clment Thierry as Didier Fusain
* Paul Azas as Morel
* Jacques Tarride as Macherel
* Nina Myral as Mme Viard
* Andr Darnay as Armezac
* Pierre Cressoy as Charlier
* Jean Gaven as Belfort
References
Bibliography
* Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. 'The A to Z of French Cinema'. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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