The White Blackbird
1944, French. Directed by Jacques Houssin.
Jules Leroy, an industrial shoe polish manufacturer, on his deathbed reveals to his son Achille that the family fortune originates from an inheritance stolen 23 years earlier. The one who should have inherited is one of the factory employees, Hyacinthe Camusset. The latter is also one of the lovers of Lucienne Leroy, the daughter of the family, who has a penchant for Jean Bernon, a boy who dedicates verses to her. Hyacinthe is unaware that he has been robbed but the Leroy family, who are not sure, try to woo him. The family, Hyacinthe, Jean and Lucienne meet at the castle.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jacques HoussinDirector
- Saturnin FabreJules Leroy
- Julien CaretteHyacinthe Camusset
- Georges RollinJean Bernon
- Jean TissierAchille Leroy
- Marcelle GéniatNoémie
- Michèle GérardLucienne Leroy
- Gabrielle FontanLandlady
- Robert DhéryViscount de Mazers
- Alice TissotMadame Jules Leroy
- Georgette TissierÉmilie Leroy
- Roberte JanNurse
- Guy SlouxMonsieur Bien
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1944
- Original title
- Le Merle blanc
- Country
- France
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The White Blackbird isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 1944. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The White Blackbird?
The White Blackbird (1944) was directed by Jacques Houssin and stars Saturnin Fabre, Julien Carette, Georges Rollin.