The End of the Day

1939Directed by Julien Duvivier

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Released: March 24, 1939
Runtime: 1h 39m

About The End of the Day

Drama

Synopsis

Aged penniless actors are living in a old people's home. They always talk about their past glory or failures. One day Raphael Saint-Clair comes; he has been a famous actor and had a lot of love affairs. Passions come back, and jealousies... A bitter film about aging, failure and the entertainment.

Director: Julien Duvivier
Writers: Julien Duvivier
Charles Spaak
Original title: La Fin du jour

Principal cast

In billing order

Louis JouvetRaphaël Saint-Clair, former Don Juan and adored actor
Michel SimonErnest Cabrissade, eternal understudy
Madeleine OzerayJeannette, little maid at the café
SylvieMadame Tusini
Madame LherbayMadame Philémon
Gabrielle FontanMadame Jambage

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