The Truth About Bebe Donge (1952)
La Vérité sur Bébé Donge
François Donge, a rich industrialist and womaniser, meets a girl nicknamed Bébé who he marries. Ten years later, poisoned by his wife and dying in hospital, he recalls his married life and understands how his wife who adored him suffered from his many affairs and indifference.
- Date of release
- 1952-02-13
- TMDB
- 6.8 / 10 (37)
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Henri Decoin
Casting
- Danielle Darrieux — Elisabeth 'Bébé' Donge
- Jean Gabin — François Donge
- Gabrielle Dorziat — Mme d'Ortemont
- Claude Génia — Jeanne Donge
- Jacques Castelot — Doctor Jalabert
- Daniel Lecourtois — Georges Donge
- Marcel André — Investigating judge
- Madeleine Lambert — Madame d'Onneville
- Juliette Faber — Marthe, nurse
- Jacqueline Porel — Françoise de P.
- Gaby Bruyère — Girl in the taxi
- Meg Lemonnier — Secretary
Interesting facts
- Based on: La Vérité sur Bébé Donge
La Vérité sur Bébé Donge is a 1952 French drama thriller film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Danielle Darrieux and Jean Gabin. The plot is essentially the analysis of a couple's marriage that has broken down; the film is based on the novel by Georges Simenon.
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