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The Diary of a Chambermaid

  • 19461946
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.4K
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The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
DramaRomance
A chambermaid plots to climb the social ladder by marrying a wealthy man.A chambermaid plots to climb the social ladder by marrying a wealthy man.A chambermaid plots to climb the social ladder by marrying a wealthy man.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jean Renoir
  • Writers
    • Burgess Meredith(screenplay)
    • Octave Mirbeau(adapted from the novel by)
    • André Heuzé(play)
  • Stars
    • Paulette Goddard
    • Burgess Meredith
    • Hurd Hatfield
  • Director
    • Jean Renoir
  • Writers
    • Burgess Meredith(screenplay)
    • Octave Mirbeau(adapted from the novel by)
    • André Heuzé(play)
  • Stars
    • Paulette Goddard
    • Burgess Meredith
    • Hurd Hatfield
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Paulette Goddard, Hurd Hatfield, Francis Lederer, and Burgess Meredith in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Paulette Goddard in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Paulette Goddard in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Paulette Goddard and Hurd Hatfield in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Paulette Goddard, Egon Brecher, and Hurd Hatfield in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Francis Lederer in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Francis Lederer in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
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    Judith Anderson, Francis Lederer, and Reginald Owen in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Judith Anderson in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Judith Anderson, Hurd Hatfield, and Reginald Owen in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
    Paulette Goddard and Francis Lederer in The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)

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    Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard
    • Célestine
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Captain Mauger
    Hurd Hatfield
    Hurd Hatfield
    • Georges Lanlaire
    Francis Lederer
    Francis Lederer
    • Joseph
    Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson
    • Madame Lanlaire
    Florence Bates
    Florence Bates
    • Rose
    Irene Ryan
    Irene Ryan
    • Louise
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Captain Lanlaire
    Almira Sessions
    Almira Sessions
    • Marianne
    Egon Brecher
    • The Postman
    • (uncredited)
    Sumner Getchell
    Sumner Getchell
    • Pierre
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Hall
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Perry
    Jack Perry
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Ploski
    Joe Ploski
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Semels
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jean Renoir
    • Writers
      • Burgess Meredith(screenplay)
      • Octave Mirbeau(adapted from the novel by)
      • André Heuzé(play)
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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      When the Captain (Meredith) is going to the July 14 celebration, the shadow of the boom and mic are visible.
    • Quotes

      Georges Lanlaire: I never found the urge to live or die on a big scale.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Tiovivo c. 1950 (2004)

    User reviews18

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    9/10
    Inside A Fascinating House
    I cannot pretend to explain all the allusions and metaphors Renoir intended to convey with this impressionistic comedy. Paulette Goddard, as the main character, is magnificent. She conveys her feelings and thoughts through her diary, but in a manner that is always blurry and full of confusion. And speaking of confusion, Hurd Hatfield is on hand as the scion of the odd home. Burgess Meredith, Francis Lederer, and Irene Ryan all add terrific seriocomic support in their roles.

    Be prepared to experience many conflicting feelings while viewing this film.
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    • the_old_roman
    • Sep 3, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dnevnik jedne sobarice
    • Production company
      • Benedict Bogeaus Production
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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