The Earrings of Madame de...
Seen it?1953 | 105 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Heiress or The Duchess, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, and her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 28K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Max Ophüls
- Charles BoyerGénéral André de...
- Danielle DarrieuxComtesse Louise de...
- Vittorio De SicaBaron Fabrizio Donati
- Jean DebucourtMonsieur Rémy
- Jean GallandMonsieur de Bernac
- Mireille PerreyLa Nourrice
- Paul AzaïsLe premier cocher
- Jacques Josselin
- Hubert NoëlHenri de Maleville
- Lia Di LeoLola