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The Man in My Life (1952)

Movie ★ 6.0 98 min

Drama

L'homme de ma vie stars Madeleine Robinson as Madeleine, who after being abandoned by her lover is forced to raise her baby all by herself. Supporting herself and her child as a prostitute, Madeleine manages to give her daughter an expensive girl's-school education, all the while keeping her own identity and profession a secret. The girl grows up to be an insufferable snob; nonetheless, Madeleine attempts to re-establish a relationship. Things take a sorry turn when the daughter takes drastic actions to defend her mother's honor.

Michel Audiard Writer Henri Jeanson Writer Guy Lefranc Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 16, 1952
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0044172
Country
,
Language
Studio
Paris-Film Production, FilmEuropa,

Cast

Madeleine Robinson Madeleine Robinson Madeleine Dubreuil Jeanne Moreau Jeanne Moreau Suzanne Dubreuil Jane Marken Jane Marken Emma Serge Bento Serge Bento Paul-Edmond Walter Santesso Walter Santesso Michel Henri Vilbert Henri Vilbert Léon Fontaine Mimo Billi Mimo Billi Gianni Musy Gianni Musy Alberto Grino Olga Solbelli Olga Solbelli Umberto Spadaro Umberto Spadaro Émile Genevois Émile Genevois Monsieur Grino (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man in My Life about?
L'homme de ma vie stars Madeleine Robinson as Madeleine, who after being abandoned by her lover is forced to raise her baby all by herself. Supporting herself and her child as a prostitute, Madeleine manages to give her daughter an expensive girl's-school education, all the while keeping her own identity and profession a secret. The girl grows up to be an insufferable snob; nonetheless, Madeleine attempts to re-establish a relationship. Things take a sorry turn when the daughter takes drastic actions to defend her mother's honor.
Who directed The Man in My Life?
The Man in My Life was directed by Guy Lefranc.
Who stars in The Man in My Life?
The Man in My Life stars Madeleine Robinson, Jeanne Moreau, Jane Marken, Serge Bento.
When was The Man in My Life released?
The Man in My Life is a 1952 drama film.
Where can I watch The Man in My Life?
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