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Lilac (1932)

Movie ★ 5.9 90 min

Also known as Lilac, this early Anatole Litvak-directed talkie was based on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles Henry Hirsch. The story bears traces of the Bertold Brecht-Weill piece The Threepenny Opera, with heroine Lilac (Marcelle Romeo) consorting with the criminal scum of Paris. Lilac falls in love with a handsome detective (Andre Luguet), but he doesn't let his emotions stand in the way of his duty, and in the end he reluctantly turns her over to the authorities. At $120,000, Coeur de Lilas was one of the most expensive movies to come out of France in 1931, but it more than made back its cost at the box-office.

Anatole Litvak Director Dorothy Farnum Writer Anatole Litvak Writer Serge Veber Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 13, 1932
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0021754
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Studio
Fifra

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lilac about?
Also known as Lilac, this early Anatole Litvak-directed talkie was based on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles Henry Hirsch. The story bears traces of the Bertold Brecht-Weill piece The Threepenny Opera, with heroine Lilac (Marcelle Romeo) consorting with the criminal scum of Paris. Lilac falls in love with a handsome detective (Andre Luguet), but he doesn't let his emotions stand in the way of his duty, and in the end he reluctantly turns her over to the authorities. At $120,000, Coeur de Lilas was one of the most expensive movies to come out of France in 1931, but it more than made back its cost at the box-office.
Who directed Lilac?
Lilac was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in Lilac?
Lilac stars Marcelle Romee, André Luguet, Fréhel, Jean Gabin.
When was Lilac released?
Lilac is a 1932 crime film.
Where can I watch Lilac?
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