Etoile Sans Lumiere (1946)
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Etoile Sans Lumiere (Star Without Light) represents a rare screen appearance by French singing sensation Edith Piaf. The plot is something of a predecessor to Hollywood's Singin' in the Rain (1952), albeit with a less happy denouement. Piaf plays an aspiring singer who tries to break into films during the early talkie era. She is hired to dub the singing and speaking voice of a silent-movie favorite (Mila Parely). Sworn to secrecy, the fill-in must stand by in silence as the star receives all the praises and plaudits. When the truth is revealed, the result is disastrous for everyone concerned. Etoile Sans Lumiere is chiefly memorable as the screen debut of Edith Piaf's protégé Yves Montand. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Mila Parély - Stella Dora
- Marcel Herrand - Roger
- Paul Frankeur
- Colette Brosset
- Mady Berry
- Edith Piaf - Madeleine
- Yves Montand - Pierre
- Jules Berry - Billy
- Serge Reggiani - Gaston
- Georges Vitray
- Director(s):
- Marcel Blistene
- Writer(s):
- Marcel Blistene
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