The Private Life of an Actor
Feb 26 1948
•2h 35m
•Comedy, Drama
Biography of Lucien Guitry, stage comedian, by his son, movie director, and a poetic reflection on the passionate love of both men for their chosen art forms.
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Sacha Guitry
Lucien Guitry et Sacha Guitry
Lana Marconi
Catherine Maillard
Pauline Carton
Elise Bellanger, l'habilleuse
Simone Paris
Margaret Simonest
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