The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946, English. Directed by Jean Renoir.
Celestine, the chamber-maid, has a new job in the country, at the Lanlaires. She has decided to use her beauty to seduce a wealthy man, but Mr. Lanlaire is not a right choice: the house is firmly controlled by Madame Lanlaire, helped by the strange valet Joseph. Then she tries the neighbour, former officer Mauger. This seems to work. But soon the son of the Lanlaires comes back. He is young, attractive and does not share his mother's antirepublican opinions. So Celestine's beauty attracts Captain Mauger, young Georges Lanlaire, and Joseph. Three men, from three different social classes, with three different conceptions of life. Will Celestine be able to convince Georges of her sincerity?
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean RenoirDirector
- Paulette GoddardCélestine
- Burgess MeredithCaptain Mauger
- Hurd HatfieldGeorges Lanlaire
- Francis LedererJoseph
- Judith AndersonMadame Lanlaire
- Florence BatesRose
- Irene RyanLouise
- Reginald OwenCaptain Lanlaire
- Almira SessionsMarianne
- Egon BrecherThe Postman (Uncredited)
- Sumner GetchellPierre (Uncredited)
- Ben HallTownsman (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Burgess Meredith
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What The Diary of a Chambermaid is based on
The Diary of a Chambermaid is based on The Diary of a Chambermaid (1900) by Octave Mirbeau.
1900
The Diary of a Chambermaid
By Octave Mirbeau
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The Diary of a Chambermaid: quick answers
Is The Diary of a Chambermaid worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Diary of a Chambermaid?
The Diary of a Chambermaid runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Diary of a Chambermaid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Diary of a Chambermaid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Diary of a Chambermaid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Diary of a Chambermaid yet.
Which OTT platform is The Diary of a Chambermaid on?
The Diary of a Chambermaid isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Diary of a Chambermaid?
If you liked The Diary of a Chambermaid, try Chéri, Madame, How to Please a Woman.
Who directed The Diary of a Chambermaid?
The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946) was directed by Jean Renoir and stars Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, Hurd Hatfield.
What is The Diary of a Chambermaid based on?
The Diary of a Chambermaid is based on The Diary of a Chambermaid (1900) by Octave Mirbeau.