La Grande meute (1945)
Directed by Jean de Limur

Film Synopsis

After the death of his father, Côme de Lambrefaut inherits a vast estate and a large pack of hunting dogs.  To hold onto his heritage, Lambrefaut must marry a wealthy woman, so notary Marvaut introduce him to Martin du Bocage, who is hoping to marry off his daughter to a man of title.  Instead, Lambrefaut chooses to wed Agnès du Charencay, a poor orphan, because she shares his passion for hunting.  In due course, Agnès becomes pregnant, but loses her baby after an accident sustained during a hunt.  A short while later, Lambrefaut becomes estranged from his wife and starts an affair with Laurette, a servant.  Hurt by this betrayal, Agnès asks for a divorce and marries the wealthy Martin du Bocage.   With Lambrefaut facing financial ruin, Agnès decides to inflict a cruel revenge, by robbing him of his treasured dogs...