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Children of Paradise

NR19453h 10mMarcel Carné

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"AT LAST! The Celebrated French Film."

In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.

DramaRomance
PantomimeAnarchistCountLoveThiefMurderMimeBlack And WhiteFalse AccusationsHoodlum

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What is Children of Paradise (1945) about?

In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.

Who stars in Children of Paradise?

Children of Paradise stars Arletty (Claire Reine, dite Garance), Jean-Louis Barrault (Baptiste Debureau), Pierre Brasseur (Frédérick Lemaître), Marcel Herrand (Pierre-François Lacenaire), María Casares (Nathalie). The film was directed by Marcel Carné.

How long is Children of Paradise?

Children of Paradise has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1945. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch Children of Paradise?

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