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FELICIE NANTEUIL (Original title)HISTOIRE COMIQUE (Alternative title)Le PLUS GRAND AMOUR (Alternative title)
Date: 1942 (Release)

Country: France

Director: Marc Allégret

Synopsis: Based on a story by Anatole France "Histoire Comique" about ambitious actress Félicie Nanteuil who goes to Paris with her young admirer Cavalier. However, once there she leaves Cavalier and sets up with a wealthy aristocrat. Cavalier commits suicide which ultimately affects Félicie so much that she changes her lifestyle and leads a wiser and more honourable life.

Genre:
Drama