Secrets of a Ballerina
1943, French. Directed by Pierre Blanchar.
In 1860s France, a couple who have recently acquired a dilapidated country house in Vendôme discover within it the secret of a passionate love affaire that once took a macabre and sadly turn. it all began 50 years previously, when the wealthy landowner Gérard de Clergue fell madly in love with the beautiful young dancer Clara Biondi. In the course of the ensuing romance, Gérard remains blissfully ignorant of the fact that Clara had a previous lover, James de Poulay...
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Pierre BlancharDirector
- Pierre BlancharGérard de Clergue
- Micheline PresleClara Biondi
- Julien BertheauJames de Poulay
- Robert VattierGontran des Tournelles
- Geneviève MorelRosalie, young
- Henri CoutetCasimir / Xavier
- Georges DoukingFather Biondi
- Jean PérierPrince Talleyrand
- Maria FromentThe nun
- Charlotte EcardAmélie, Clara's dresser
- Maurice SchutzThe father of the notary
- Edmond BeauchampGardel
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1943
- Original title
- Un seul amour
- Country
- France
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What Secrets of a Ballerina is based on
Secrets of a Ballerina is based on La Grande Bretèche (1831) by Honoré de Balzac.
1831
La Grande Bretèche
By Honoré de Balzac
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How long is Secrets of a Ballerina?
Secrets of a Ballerina runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is Secrets of a Ballerina on?
Secrets of a Ballerina isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 November 1943. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Secrets of a Ballerina?
If you liked Secrets of a Ballerina, try The Cage, The Visit, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed Secrets of a Ballerina?
Secrets of a Ballerina (1943) was directed by Pierre Blanchar and stars Pierre Blanchar, Micheline Presle, Julien Bertheau.
What is Secrets of a Ballerina based on?
Secrets of a Ballerina is based on La Grande Bretèche (1831) by Honoré de Balzac.