Search - Le Plaisir [Criterion Collection] on DVD

Content Advisory: Not For Children Movie Release: 1952 DVD Release: 09/16/2008 Format: DVD - Black and White Edition: Restored/Remastered Audio Tracks: French Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 37 mins Studio: Criterion Members Wishing: 11 Genres: Drama, Romance, Romantic Drama

The works of Guy de Maupassant have likely been adapted by more French filmmakers than those of any other author (with the possible exception of Georges Simenon). Max Ophuls harnesses three Maupassant short stories to suit his artistic purposes in Le Plaisir (House of Pleasure). In "The Mask," an aging lothario (Jean Galland) learns more about himself than he cares to when he dons a mask to cover his wrinkles. In "The House of Madame Tellier," the proprietress of a brothel (Madeline Renaud) closes up shop one day for an unusual (for her) personal mission. And in "The Model," both the title character (Simone Simon) and her artist-lover (Daniel Gelin) pay the price for her romantic impulsiveness. Each of the playlets in Le Plaisir explore conflicting sides of human nature -- a theme common to both the works of Maupassant and the films of Ophuls. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Claude Dauphin - The Doctor [The Mask]
Jean Galland - Ambroise [The Mask]
Gaby Morlay - Denise, His Wife [The Mask]
Madeleine Renaud - Mme. Tellier [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Daniel Gélin - Jean [The Model]
Danielle Darrieux - Rosa [The House Of Madame Tellier]
Simone Simon - Josephine [The Model]
Jean Gabin - Joseph Rivet [The House Of Madame Tellier]