Marcel Carné

In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.

Dir. Marcel Carné · With Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur

Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.

Dir. Marcel Carné · With Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan

After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.

Dir. Marcel Carné · With Jean Gabin, Jacqueline Laurent, Jules Berry

On the meandering Canal St. Martin, at the Parisian Hôtel du Nord, a nearly fatal gunshot separates a dejected young couple. But, amid a sad but beautiful panorama of lively characters, love has the final say. Can life be a fairy tale?

Dir. Marcel Carné · With Annabella, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Louis Jouvet