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The Earrings of Madame de... (1953)

Directed by Max Ophüls · 105 min · Drama, Romance

42.8 TOPICAL score · #2,452 of 6,776 films

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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.

The Earrings of Madame de... (1953, directed by Max Ophüls) has a TOPICAL score of 42.8 - ranked 2,452 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and audience, and lowest on historical impact. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.7/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.5/10 (265 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 23 languages.

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Critics94
Audience66
Awards42
Historical impact25
Lasting engagement31
Cast48
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Charles Boyer (actor #620), Danielle Darrieux (actor #553), Vittorio De Sica (actor #732), Jean Debucourt

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