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Other Side of Paradise (1953)

Movie ★ 5.7 96 min

Drama Mystery

Complicated intrigues fester in the warmth of Segnac, a charming village on the Cô te d'Azur. The hô teliers' daughter, Violaine, has only a few months to live and loves Blaise d'Orliac, who is closely watched by his mistress Michèle. Old O'Hara is platonically in love with Violaine and encourages Blaise's meetings with the young girl. Michèle interferes. Blaise kills her. O'Hara believes Violaine is guilty and wants to accuse himself. Violaine, on the verge of death, exonerates Blaise. M. Dautrand, who was playing the part of a holiday painter but is really a police officer, decides after reading the girl's diary to leave Blaise in peace. Violaine dies happily.

Edmond T. Gréville Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 19, 1953
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0156517
Country
Language
Studio
U.C.L. (Union cinématographique lyonnaise), PAFICO

Cast

Jacques Sernas Jacques Sernas Blaise d'Orliac Etchika Choureau Etchika Choureau Violaine Roumégoux Erich von Stroheim Erich von Stroheim William O'Hara Denise Vernac Denise Vernac Claudine de Vervins Jacques Castelot Jacques Castelot Gabriel Dautrand Dora Doll Dora Doll Michèle

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Frequently asked questions

What is Other Side of Paradise about?
Complicated intrigues fester in the warmth of Segnac, a charming village on the Cô te d'Azur. The hô teliers' daughter, Violaine, has only a few months to live and loves Blaise d'Orliac, who is closely watched by his mistress Michèle. Old O'Hara is platonically in love with Violaine and encourages Blaise's meetings with the young girl. Michèle interferes. Blaise kills her. O'Hara believes Violaine is guilty and wants to accuse himself. Violaine, on the verge of death, exonerates Blaise. M. Dautrand, who was playing the part of a holiday painter but is really a police officer, decides after reading the girl's diary to leave Blaise in peace. Violaine dies happily.
Who directed Other Side of Paradise?
Other Side of Paradise was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.
Who stars in Other Side of Paradise?
Other Side of Paradise stars Jacques Sernas, Etchika Choureau, Erich von Stroheim, Denise Vernac.
When was Other Side of Paradise released?
Other Side of Paradise is a 1953 drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch Other Side of Paradise?
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