Le Chanteur inconnu (1947)
Directed by André Cayatte

Comedy / Drama
aka: The Unknown Singer

Film Synopsis

Julien Montel, a once famous singer, is believed to have drowned during a sea crossing some time ago.  His wife Renée has since remarried, not knowing that Julien is still very much alive.  Afflicted with amnesia, he lives as a fisherman under the name of Paolo in Portugal.  When an impresario hears him singing one day he immediately signs him up for Radio Monte-Carlo.  Julien appears destined for a second shot at stardom, but when he appears at the Opéra his memory returns to him, just as Renée hears his voice over the airwaves.  Realising that someone has attempted to kill him Julien plans to take his revenge...
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Cayatte
  • Script: Louis Chavance, Henri Diamant-Berger, André Tabet
  • Cinematographer: André Thomas
  • Music: Raymond Legrand
  • Cast: Tino Rossi (Julien Mortal), Lilia Vetti (Louise), Maria Mauban (Renée), Charles Dechamps (Max Daroult, le directeur de la radio), Raymond Bussières (Fernand, Juliens Manager), Lucien Nat (Carray Mas), Madeleine Suffel (La bonne), Jacqueline Dumonceau (La journaliste), Erico Braga (L'aubergiste), Lucien Callamand (Le régisseur), Marcel Carpentier (La basse), Albert Duvaleix (Le marchand de disques), Gustave Gallet (Le directeur de l'opéra), Suzanne Guémard (Une dame), Pierre Labry (Le machiniste), Ray Postiaux (La vendeuse), Marcelle Rexiane (La tante)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Aka: The Unknown Singer

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