Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge (1940)

A poor wretch, who has just been hired as a music-hall artist, in spite of himself becomes the tenant of a particular Parisian building.

Date of release
1940-12-08
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (2)
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Comedy, Music
Director
Yves Mirande, André Hugon

Casting

Interesting facts

Moulin Rouge is a 1941 French musical comedy film directed by André Hugon and Yves Mirande and starring Lucien Baroux, René Dary and Annie France. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Lucien Jaquelux and Hugues Laurent.

Production

The film’s sets were designed by prominent French art directors Lucien Jaquelux and Hugues Laurent, creating a vivid recreation of the Moulin Rouge's lavish and decadent atmosphere. The musical numbers, choreographed by Jean Victor, drew inspiration from the actual performances that took place at the famous cabaret during the early 20th century.

Filmed during the German occupation of France in World War II, the production had to navigate various challenges, including restrictions imposed on the French film industry by the Vichy government. Despite these obstacles, Moulin Rouge successfully incorporated light-hearted, escapist themes that resonated with French audiences seeking relief from the difficulties of the time.

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