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Hélène

5.5(4)19361h 49m1

Helene is based on Helene Wilfur, a novel by Vicki (Grand Hotel) Baum. Madeleine Renaud essays the title role, a young medical student in love with aspiring musician Pierre Regnier (Jean-Lous Barrault). Pierre's father, a noted surgeon, puts pressure on his son to give up music in favor of medicine. Unable to withstand his father's remonstrations, Pierre kills himself, prompting the grieving Madeleine to forget all about romance and dedicate her life to the cause of healing others. Wilfur avoids the usual soap-opera goo by offering realistic performances and credible dialogue (the English-language subtitles were composed by erudite film critic Herman G. Weinberg).

  • TMDB

    5.5/10

    4 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
French

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical21 Jan 1938
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical17 Jun 1937
  • FinlandFI

    • Theatrical17 Oct 1937
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical17 Oct 1936
  • HungaryHU

    • Theatrical1 May 1938
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereVenice Film Festival1 Aug 1937
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical6 Aug 1939
  • PortugalPT

    • Theatrical22 Mar 1938
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical1 Nov 1937

Frequently asked questions

When was Hélène released?
Hélène was released on 17 October 1936.
Where can I watch Hélène online?
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Is there a Hindi trailer for Hélène?
No verified Hindi trailer for Hélène is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Hélène?
Hélène holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 4 votes.
Who directed Hélène?
Hélène (1936) was directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy.
How long is Hélène?
Hélène runs for 1h 49m.

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