Desire Me (1947)

Shortly after WWII, flashbacks tell the story of Marise, her husband Paul, and Jean, who was imprisoned with Paul in a German camp. While attempting to escape from the camp Paul is shot, ... See full summary »

Writers:

Leonhard Frank (play), Zoe Akins,

Stars:

Greer Garson, Robert Mitchum, Richard Hart

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Greer Garson	...	Marise Aubert
Robert Mitchum	...	Paul Aubert
Richard Hart	...	Jean Renaud
Morris Ankrum	...	Hector Martin
George Zucco	...	Father Donnard
Cecil Humphreys	...	Dr. Andre Leclair
David Hoffman	...	Alex (the postman)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Florence Bates	...	Mrs.Lannie (scenes deleted)
Clinton Sundberg	...	Salesman (scenes deleted)
Harry Woods	...	Joseph (scenes deleted)

Storyline

Shortly after WWII, flashbacks tell the story of Marise, her husband Paul, and Jean, who was imprisoned with Paul in a German camp. While attempting to escape from the camp Paul is shot, and Jean goes to see Marise, confirming the news she had gotten already about Paul's death. Jean has fallen in love with Marise through the stories Paul told him, and wants to stay with her in the seaside town in Brittany where Paul owned a small business.

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Plot Keywords:

brittany | love | escape | death | marriage | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 1947 (USA)

Also Known As:

La femme de l'autre

Filming Locations:

Victorine Ranch, California State Route 1, Carmel, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During one scene, a huge wave swept Garson and co-star Richard Hart along the jagged rocks of the Monterey coast, inflicting bruises, cuts and back problems on Garson that would require many surgeries and hospital visits in the following months and years.

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Quotes

Jean Renaud: Only frightened people are religious.

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Connections

Referenced in Forecast (1945)

User Reviews

Classic Drama Story

Enjoyed this Classic B&W film with a fisherman's house of stone build high on a hill top, over looking the ocean and a very rocky coast line and plenty of fog. It starts out with Greer Garson,(Marise Aubert)," Strange Lady in Town",'55, who is see a shrink and has many flash backs. They show two soldier's in the war, one being Richard Hart(Jean Renaud),"Green Dolphin Street",'47 and Robert Mitchem,(Paul Aubert),"Cape Fear",'91, Paul is married to Marise Aubert and Jean Renaud is a very close friend. Paul shares a great deal of information about his wife with Jean. Eventually the story unfolds and you start to realize there is a rather twisted and demented brain trying to work out an evil plan. George Zucco,(Father Donnard),"Lured",'47, confronts the evil force and tries to bring shame upon the guilty person involved. It was refreshing not seeing George Zucco play his usual roles in the many horror pictures he appeared in. All the actors gave outstanding performances and this is a really worth while film to view and enjoy.