The Strange Madame X(1951)
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The Strange Madame X Synopsis
Irène is the unhappy wife of a wealthy publisher, Jacques Voisin-Larive, who cares about her no more than a beautiful piece of furniture. Her meeting with Étienne, a young cabinetmaker with whom she falls in love, turns her dismal existence upside down. Not wanting to reveal her condition to her lover, she pretends to be a modest maid, employed by the Voisin-Larive. At the end of a weekend spent with her lover, Irène discovers that she is pregnant. The fragile balance of their existence is suddenly broken. Taking the initiative, she reveals her affair to Jacques and tells him about her desire to divorce. But her husband has no intention of giving her back her freedom...
The Strange Madame X (1951) is a drama film directed by Jean Grémillon, released on May 24, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Michèle Morgan, Henri Vidal, Arlette Thomas and Louise Conte. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Grémillon
- Writers:
- Pierre Laroche, Albert Valentin, Marcelle Maurette
- Producers:
- Claude Dolbert
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Page
- Composer:
- Vincent Scotto
- Production:
- Codo Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
The Strange Madame X Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michèle Morgan
as Irène Voisin-Larive
Henri Vidal
as Étienne
- Arlette Thomas
Arlette Thomas
as Jeannette
Louise Conte
as Angèle, maid
Robert Vattier
as Moissac
- Paul Barge
Paul Barge
as Uncle Léon
Roland Alexandre
as Marcel
- Fernand Gilbert
Fernand Gilbert
as Taxi driver
Raphaël Patorni
as Guest
Yvonne Clech
as Joséphine
Georges Sellier
as General
Geneviève Morel
as Guest
Key crew
Directed by Jean Grémillon, written by Pierre Laroche, Albert Valentin and Marcelle Maurette, produced by Claude Dolbert.
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The Strange Madame X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Strange Madame X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strange Madame X online?
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Who stars in The Strange Madame X?
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The main cast of The Strange Madame X (1951) includes Michèle Morgan, Henri Vidal, Arlette Thomas, Louise Conte and Robert Vattier. The film was directed by Jean Grémillon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Madame X released?
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The Strange Madame X was released on May 24, 1951 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Strange Madame X worth watching?
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The Strange Madame X (1951) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.