The White Blackbird
Storyline & Plot Summary
Jules Leroy, an industrial shoe polish manufacturer, on his deathbed reveals to his son Achille that the family fortune originates from an inheritance stolen 23 years earlier. The one who should have inherited is one of the factory employees, Hyacinthe Camusset. The latter is also one of the lovers of Lucienne Leroy, the daughter of the family, who has a penchant for Jean Bernon, a boy who dedicates verses to her. Hyacinthe is unaware that he has been robbed but the Leroy family, who are not sure, try to woo him. The family, Hyacinthe, Jean and Lucienne meet at the castle.
Production Details
Cast
Saturnin Fabre
Jules Leroy
Julien Carette
Hyacinthe Camusset
Georges Rollin
Jean Bernon
Jean Tissier
Achille Leroy
Marcelle GĂ©niat
Noémie
MichĂšle GĂ©rard
Lucienne Leroy
Gabrielle Fontan
Landlady
Robert Dhéry
Viscount de Mazers
Alice Tissot
Madame Jules Leroy
Georgette Tissier
Ămilie Leroy
Roberte Jan
Nurse
Guy Sloux
Monsieur Bien
Maxime Fabert
Monsieur PĂ©nitent
Paul Ollivier
Monsieur Farré
Georges Bever
Achilles' servant
Max Dalban
Georges Gosset
Pepita Jiménez
LĂ©on Larive
Maurice Marceau
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.