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A whim of the Pompadour
1931 · 93 min
A frothy, old-fashioned historical musical romp with courtly intrigue, light romance and a forgiving, easygoing charm.
- Directed by
- Joë Hamman, Willi Wolff
- Starring
- André Baugé, Marcelle Denya, Gaston Dupray
- Overview
- Gaston de Méville has written a libel against Madame de Pompadour and her Royal Lover, King Louis XV. But the Marchioness is all the less mad at Garston as she has fallen for him and she does all she can to save him from the punishment he normally deserves. One night, while is performing in a play at the Palace, he is denounced. But the King is merciful to Gaston and his content to banish him to Canada.
- How it feels
- Measured and easy to follow.
- About
- Love, power, class, betrayal
- Content
- Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Joë Hamman, Willi Wolff
- Starring
- André Baugé, Marcelle Denya, Gaston Dupray
