Beautiful Star AKA Belle Étoile (1938) DVD-R

Starring: Michel Simon, Meg Lemonnier, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Saturnin Fabre, Georges Lannes
Directed by: Jacques de Baroncelli
Print: Black & White
Runtime: 87 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Language: French (English subtitles)

*Beautiful Star* (*Belle Étoile*) is a 1938 French comedy-drama directed by Jacques de Baroncelli. The film follows Meg Lemarchal, a young woman who, to escape an unwanted marriage arranged by her father, attempts suicide but is saved by Jean-Pierre, another despairing soul. Along with Léon, a vagabond, they form an inseparable trio and embark on a new life based on friendship and freedom. The narrative explores themes of love, rebellion, and the search for personal autonomy. The film stars Michel Simon as Léon, Meg Lemonnier as Meg, and Jean-Pierre Aumont as Jean-Pierre. It was produced by Éclair-Journal and released in France on November 24, 1938. The film's sets were designed by art directors Paul-Louis Boutié and Georges Wakhévitch.