The Nude Woman (French: La femme nue) is a 1926 French silent drama film directed by Léonce Perret and starring Iván Petrovich, Louise Lagrange and Nita Naldi. Based on a play by Henry Bataille, it was remade as a sound film in 1932. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Jaquelux. It was shot in Nice.
Perret was criticised for having modified the desperate denouement of the original play.
Hebdo indicated that the film marked a new era in the career of the filmmaker.
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Cast
Iván Petrovich as Pierre Bernier
Louise Lagrange as Lolette
Nita Naldi as Princesse de Chabrant
André Nox as Prince de Chabran
Blanche Beaume as Madame de Garcin
Mary Harris as Sonia
Maurice de Canonge as Rouchard
Henri Rudaux as Maitre Rivet, notary
Richard as Arnheim
Alexis Nogornoff as Gréville
Bidau]
Clairette de Savoye
René Ginet
Hope Johnson
André Liabel
Reception
A French contemporary publication found that it was "A beautiful film in which Léonce Perret was able to convey the morbid sensitivity of Henry Bataille's work."
The film was also noted for its depiction of "fashionable resorts and chic Paris restaurants".