The Earrings of Madame de... (1953)

It was her vanity that destroyed her.

★ 7.5 1h 45m Drama · Romance

In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, and her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.

Director

Max Ophüls

Cast

Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Vittorio De Sica, Jean Debucourt, Jean Galland, Mireille Perrey, Paul Azaïs, Jacques Josselin

Country

France / Italy

Released

April 16, 1953