Gigolo or Gallows Bird (French: Gibier de potence) is a 1951 French drama film directed by Roger Richebé and starring Arletty, Georges Marchal and Nicole Courcel. It is based on the 1949 novel of the same title by Jean-Louis Curtis. It was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Krauss.
Contents
Synopsis
In 1930s Paris Marceau leaves an orphanage and falls under the influence of Alice, an older woman who introduces him to the world of vice until he has become a gigolo. He is called up to serve during the Second World War and is then held as a prisoner of war. Released and returning to the capital he wishes to live an honest life helped by Dominique a kind young woman he has met. However, Alice refuses to let him out of her clutches and is ready to go so far as to kill him.
Cast
Arletty as Madame Alice
Georges Marchal as Marceau Le Guern
Nicole Courcel as Dominique D'Arjelouve
André Carnège as Le frère Benedict
Renée Cosima as Ginette
Robert Dalban as Le boucher
Allain Dhurtal as Philippe D'Arjelouve
Pierre Dux as Le père Quentin
Mona Goya as Henriette
Simone Michels as La bouchère
Pierre Morin as Le commissaire
Marcel Mouloudji as Ernest
Maurice Nasil as Le notaire Comarieu
Pierre Palau as Monsieur Paul
Simone Paris as Madame Dancourt
Georges Paulais as Le frère Bartholomé
Maria Ventura as Consuelo