Poster of Royal Affairs in Versailles

Royal Affairs in Versailles

Plot: Witty narration follows the history of Versailles Palace; founded by Louis XIII, enlarged by autocratic Louis XIV, whose personal affairs and amours, and those of his two successors, are followed in more detail to the start of the Revolution, after which the story is brought rapidly up to date. A huge cast plays mainly historical persons who appear briefly
Release Date: Wednesday, February 10 1954
70 years ago
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Portrait of Michel AuclairMichel Auclair
Michel Auclair was
31 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Jacques Damiens'.
Thu, Sep 14 1922 –
Thu, Jan 07 1988
Portrait of Jean-Pierre AumontJean-Pierre Aumont
Jean-Pierre Aumont was
43 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Cardinal de Rohan'.
Thu, Jan 05 1911 –
Tue, Jan 30 2001
Portrait of Jean-Louis BarraultJean-Louis Barrault
Jean-Louis Barrault was
43 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Fénelon'.
Thu, Sep 08 1910 –
Sat, Jan 22 1994
Portrait of Jeanne BoitelJeanne Boitel
Jeanne Boitel was
50 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Sévigné'.
Mon, Jan 04 1904 –
Fri, Aug 07 1987
Portrait of Gilbert BokanowskiGilbert Bokanowski
Gilbert Bokanowski was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louis XVI'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of BourvilBourvil
Bourvil was
36 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Museum guard'.
Fri, Jul 27 1917 –
Wed, Sep 23 1970
Portrait of Pauline CartonPauline Carton
Pauline Carton was
69 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Neighbor'.
Fri, Jul 04 1884 –
Mon, Jun 17 1974
Portrait of Gino CerviGino Cervi
Gino Cervi was
52 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Cagliostro'.
Fri, May 03 1901 –
Thu, Jan 03 1974
Portrait of Jean ChevrierJean Chevrier
Jean Chevrier was
38 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Turenne'.
Sat, Apr 24 1915 –
Sat, Dec 13 1975
Portrait of Aimé ClariondAimé Clariond
Aimé Clariond was
59 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Rivarol'.
Thu, May 10 1894 –
Thu, Dec 31 1959
Portrait of Claudette ColbertClaudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert was
50 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Montespan'.
Sun, Sep 13 1903 –
Tue, Jul 30 1996
Portrait of Nicole CourcelNicole Courcel
Nicole Courcel was
22 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Chalis'.
Wed, Oct 21 1931 –
Sat, Jun 25 2016
Portrait of Danièle DelormeDanièle Delorme
Danièle Delorme was
27 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louison Chabray'.
Sat, Oct 09 1926 –
Sat, Oct 17 2015
Portrait of Yves DeniaudYves Deniaud
Yves Deniaud was
52 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Peasant'.
Wed, Dec 11 1901 –
Mon, Dec 07 1959
Portrait of Jean DesaillyJean Desailly
Jean Desailly was
33 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Marivaux'.
Tue, Aug 24 1920 –
Wed, Jun 11 2008
Portrait of Renée DevillersRenée Devillers
Renée Devillers was
51 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. Campan'.
Thu, Oct 09 1902 –
Sun, Aug 06 2000
Portrait of Daniel GélinDaniel Gélin
Daniel Gélin was
32 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Jean Collinet'.
Thu, May 19 1921 –
Fri, Nov 29 2002
Portrait of Fernand GraveyFernand Gravey
Fernand Gravey was
48 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Molière'.
Mon, Dec 25 1905 –
Mon, Nov 02 1970
Portrait of Sacha GuitrySacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry was
68 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louis XIV (older)'.
Fri, Feb 20 1885 –
Wed, Jul 24 1957
Portrait of Pierre LarqueyPierre Larquey
Pierre Larquey was
69 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Museum guard'.
Thu, Jul 10 1884 –
Tue, Apr 17 1962
Portrait of Jean MaraisJean Marais
Jean Marais was
40 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louis XV'.
Thu, Dec 11 1913 –
Sun, Nov 08 1998
Portrait of Georges MarchalGeorges Marchal
Georges Marchal was
34 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louis XIV young'.
Sat, Jan 10 1920 –
Fri, Nov 28 1997
Portrait of Lana MarconiLana Marconi
Lana Marconi was
36 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Marie-Antoinette / Nicole Legay'.
Sat, Sep 08 1917 –
Sat, Dec 08 1990
Portrait of Mary MarquetMary Marquet
Mary Marquet was
58 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Maintenon'.
Sun, Apr 14 1895 –
Wed, Aug 29 1979
Portrait of Gaby MorlayGaby Morlay
Gaby Morlay was
60 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Countess de la Motte'.
Thu, Jun 08 1893 –
Sat, Jul 04 1964
Portrait of Claude NollierClaude Nollier
Claude Nollier was
34 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Countess de Soissons'.
Fri, Dec 12 1919 –
Thu, Feb 12 2009
Portrait of Gisèle PascalGisèle Pascal
Gisèle Pascal was
32 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louise de La Vallière'.
Sat, Sep 17 1921 –
Fri, Feb 02 2007
Portrait of Jean-Claude PascalJean-Claude Pascal
Jean-Claude Pascal was
26 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Axel De Fersen'.
Mon, Oct 24 1927 –
Tue, May 05 1992
Portrait of Gérard PhilipeGérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe was
31 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'D'Artagnan'.
Mon, Dec 04 1922 –
Wed, Nov 25 1959
Portrait of Édith PiafÉdith Piaf
Édith Piaf was
38 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Woman of the people'.
Sun, Dec 19 1915 –
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Portrait of Micheline PresleMicheline Presle
Micheline Presle was
31 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Pompadour'.
Tue, Aug 22 1922 –
Wed, Feb 21 2024
Portrait of Jean RichardJean Richard
Jean Richard was
32 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Du Croisy playing the role of Tartuffe'.
Mon, Apr 18 1921 –
Wed, Dec 12 2001
Portrait of Tino RossiTino Rossi
Tino Rossi was
46 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Gondolier'.
Mon, Apr 29 1907 –
Tue, Sep 27 1983
Portrait of Louis SeignerLouis Seigner
Louis Seigner was
50 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Lavoisier'.
Tue, Jun 23 1903 –
Sun, Jan 20 1991
Portrait of Raymond SouplexRaymond Souplex
Raymond Souplex was
52 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Auctioneer'.
Sat, Jun 01 1901 –
Wed, Nov 22 1972
Portrait of Maurice TeynacMaurice Teynac
Maurice Teynac was
38 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mr. de Montespan'.
Sun, Aug 08 1915 –
Sat, Mar 28 1992
Portrait of Jean TissierJean Tissier
Jean Tissier was
57 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Museum guard'.
Wed, Apr 01 1896 –
Sat, Mar 31 1973
Portrait of Charles VanelCharles Vanel
Charles Vanel was
61 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mr. de Vergennes'.
Sun, Aug 21 1892 –
Sat, Apr 15 1989
Portrait of Orson WellesOrson Welles
Orson Welles was
38 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Benjamin Franklin'.
Thu, May 06 1915 –
Thu, Oct 10 1985
Portrait of Louis ArbessierLouis Arbessier
Louis Arbessier was
46 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louis XIII'.
Tue, Apr 09 1907 –
Mon, Mar 23 1998
Portrait of Jacques BerthierJacques Berthier
Jacques Berthier was
38 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Robespierre'.
Wed, Feb 09 1916 –
Wed, Apr 02 2008
Portrait of Georges ChamaratGeorges Chamarat
Georges Chamarat was
52 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Boileau'.
Sat, Mar 30 1901 –
Sun, Nov 21 1982
Portrait of Annie CordyAnnie Cordy
Annie Cordy was
25 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. Langlois'.
Sat, Jun 16 1928 –
Fri, Sep 04 2020
Portrait of Jean-Jacques DelboJean-Jacques Delbo
Jean-Jacques Delbo was
45 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Monsieur de la Motte'.
Sun, Jan 10 1909 –
Mon, May 20 1996
Portrait of Albert DuvaleixAlbert Duvaleix
Albert Duvaleix was
60 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Buyer'.
Wed, Jun 07 1893 –
Fri, Dec 21 1962
Portrait of Samson FainsilberSamson Fainsilber
Samson Fainsilber was
49 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mazarin'.
Wed, May 18 1904 –
Mon, Dec 19 1983
Portrait of Tania FédorTania Fédor
Tania Fédor was
48 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Marie Lekzinska'.
Fri, Nov 03 1905 –
Sun, Dec 01 1985
Portrait of Jacques FrançoisJacques François
Jacques François was
33 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Duke de Saint-Simon'.
Sun, May 16 1920 –
Tue, Nov 25 2003
Portrait of Jeanne Fusier-GirJeanne Fusier-Gir
Jeanne Fusier-Gir was
68 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Revolutionary'.
Wed, Apr 22 1885 –
Tue, Apr 24 1973
Portrait of Gilbert GilGilbert Gil
Gilbert Gil was
40 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Jean-Jacques Rousseau'.
Wed, Sep 10 1913 –
Thu, Aug 25 1988
Portrait of Marie MansartMarie Mansart
Marie Mansart was
28 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Kerlor'.
Thu, Mar 05 1925 –
Thu, Jan 12 2012
Portrait of Nicole MaureyNicole Maurey
Nicole Maurey was
28 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Miss de Fontanges'.
Sun, Dec 20 1925 –
Fri, Mar 11 2016
Portrait of Jacques MorelJacques Morel
Jacques Morel was
31 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Böhmer'.
Mon, May 29 1922 –
Wed, Apr 09 2008
Portrait of Jean MuratJean Murat
Jean Murat was
65 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louvois'.
Fri, Jul 13 1888 –
Thu, Jan 04 1968
Portrait of Constant RémyConstant Rémy
Constant Rémy was
61 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'La Reynie'.
Fri, May 20 1892 –
Wed, Aug 20 1958
Portrait of Germaine RouerGermaine Rouer
Germaine Rouer was
56 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Elmire'.
Tue, Nov 02 1897 –
Mon, Dec 26 1994
Portrait of Jacques VarennesJacques Varennes
Jacques Varennes was
59 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Colbert'.
Thu, Nov 08 1894 –
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Portrait of Howard VernonHoward Vernon
Howard Vernon was
45 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'English buyer'.
Wed, Jul 15 1908 –
Thu, Jul 25 1996
Portrait of Martine AlexisMartine Alexis
Martine Alexis was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Nouchy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul AzaïsPaul Azaïs
Paul Azaïs was
50 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Revolutionary'.
Wed, May 06 1903 –
Sun, Nov 17 1974
Portrait of Jean-Louis AllibertJean-Louis Allibert
Jean-Louis Allibert was
56 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Le Vau'.
Tue, Dec 14 1897 –
Sun, Dec 16 1979
Portrait of Brigitte BardotBrigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot was
19 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Miss de Rosille'.
Fri, Sep 28 1934
Portrait of Lily BaronLily Baron
Lily Baron was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Balto'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Liliane BertLiliane Bert
Liliane Bert was
31 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Armande Béjart'.
Tue, Nov 21 1922 –
Wed, Apr 08 2015
Portrait of Roland BourdinRoland Bourdin
Roland Bourdin was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Fragonard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jany CastelJany Castel
Jany Castel was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Marie-Thérèse d'Espagne'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of André ChanuAndré Chanu
André Chanu was
43 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Duc de Noailles'.
Wed, Dec 28 1910 –
Fri, Dec 12 2008
Portrait of Anne CarrèreAnne Carrère
Anne Carrère was
26 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Chamarat'.
Tue, Dec 06 1927 –
Wed, May 04 2022
Portrait of Claudy ChapelandClaudy Chapeland
Claudy Chapeland was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louis XIII as a child'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of René CharlesRené Charles
René Charles was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Lord'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of France DelahalleFrance Delahalle
France Delahalle was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Lady of the court'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jacques DerivesJacques Derives
Jacques Derives was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Lord'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernard DhéranBernard Dhéran
Bernard Dhéran was
27 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Beaumarchais'.
Thu, Jun 17 1926 –
Sun, Jan 27 2013
Portrait of Émile DrainÉmile Drain
Émile Drain was
64 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Napoléon Ier'.
Sat, Feb 01 1890 –
Tue, Nov 22 1966
Portrait of Alain DurtalAlain Durtal
Alain Durtal was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Bontemps'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cécile EddyCécile Eddy
Cécile Eddy was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Frépons'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert FavartRobert Favart
Robert Favart was
42 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mr. de Carlène'.
Sun, Feb 19 1911 –
Sat, Jul 26 2003
Portrait of Jacques de FéraudyJacques de Féraudy
Jacques de Féraudy was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Voltaire'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger GaillardRoger Gaillard
Roger Gaillard was
60 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'D'Alembert'.
Mon, Apr 17 1893
Portrait of Lucienne GranierLucienne Granier
Lucienne Granier was
30 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mrs. de Senlis'.
Thu, Nov 29 1923 –
Sun, Oct 30 2005
Portrait of Robert HommetRobert Hommet
Robert Hommet was
44 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Count de Langeais'.
Thu, Apr 22 1909 –
Mon, Mar 10 1958
Portrait of Marcel JournetMarcel Journet
Marcel Journet was
58 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mr. de Beydz'.
Thu, Aug 08 1895 –
Mon, Feb 05 1973
Portrait of Pierre LordPierre Lord
Pierre Lord was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mansart'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jacques MafiolyJacques Mafioly
Jacques Mafioly was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Mr. de Puiset'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Olivier MathotOlivier Mathot
Olivier Mathot was
29 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Boileau'.
Sun, Jun 22 1924 –
Tue, Dec 27 2011
Portrait of Gérard MorynGérard Moryn
Gérard Moryn was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Bossuet'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lucien NatLucien Nat
Lucien Nat was
59 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Montesquieu'.
Fri, Jan 11 1895 –
Sun, Jul 23 1972
Portrait of Gilles QuéantGilles Quéant
Gilles Quéant was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Racine'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fernand RenéFernand René
Fernand René was
72 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Citizen poet'.
Sat, Apr 16 1881 –
Fri, Dec 03 1954
Portrait of Gaston ReyGaston Rey
Gaston Rey was
49 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Henri IV'.
Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Mon, Jul 24 1978
Portrait of Philippe RichardPhilippe Richard
Philippe Richard was
62 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Louis Philippe 1st'.
Wed, Jun 24 1891 –
Mon, Dec 24 1973
Portrait of Vanna UrbinoVanna Urbino
Vanna Urbino was
24 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Medium'.
Mon, Mar 18 1929
Portrait of René WormsRené Worms
René Worms was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Bassenge'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pierre WouldPierre Would
Pierre Would was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Vauban'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jacqueline MaillanJacqueline Maillan
Jacqueline Maillan was
31 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Visitor (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 11 1923 –
Tue, May 12 1992
Portrait of Frédéric RossifFrédéric Rossif
Frédéric Rossif was
31 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Un homme du peuple (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 14 1922 –
Wed, Apr 18 1990
Portrait of Guy TréjanGuy Tréjan
Guy Tréjan was
32 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Marc Rétaux de Villette (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 18 1921 –
Thu, Jan 25 2001

Crew

Portrait of Sacha GuitrySacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry was
68 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'
Fri, Feb 20 1885 –
Wed, Jul 24 1957
Portrait of François GirFrançois Gir
François Gir was
33 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Assistant Director'
Sat, Mar 13 1920 –
Fri, Dec 12 2003
Portrait of Gérard RenateauGérard Renateau
Gérard Renateau was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marc LanjeanMarc Lanjean
Marc Lanjean was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Music Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pierre MontazelPierre Montazel
Pierre Montazel was
42 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Director of Photography'
Sun, Mar 05 1911 –
Mon, Sep 08 1975
Portrait of Ignace MorgensternIgnace Morgenstern
Ignace Morgenstern was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clément DuhourClément Duhour
Clément Duhour was
42 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Executive Producer'
Mon, Dec 11 1911 –
Mon, Jan 03 1983
Portrait of Raymond LamyRaymond Lamy
Raymond Lamy was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean FrançaixJean Françaix
Jean Françaix was
41 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Music'
Thu, May 23 1912 –
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Portrait of Raymond GabuttiRaymond Gabutti
Raymond Gabutti was
45 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Art Direction'
Mon, Apr 06 1908 –
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Portrait of René RenouxRené Renoux
René Renoux was
49 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Production Design'
Mon, Nov 21 1904 –
Thu, Mar 16 2000
Portrait of Joseph de BretagneJoseph de Bretagne
Joseph de Bretagne was
52 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Sound Engineer'
Thu, Nov 21 1901
Portrait of Louis NéeLouis Née
Louis Née was
58 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Camera Operator'
Thu, Oct 31 1895 –
Thu, Dec 29 1977
Portrait of Alex ArchambaultAlex Archambault
Alex Archambault was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Key Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maggy RouffMaggy Rouff
Maggy Rouff was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Costume Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raymond MairesseRaymond Mairesse
Raymond Mairesse was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Camera Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Francine CorteggianiFrancine Corteggiani
Francine Corteggiani was
42 in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Script Supervisor'
Fri, Apr 14 1911 –
Fri, Jan 04 2008
Portrait of Marcel ReyMarcel Rey
Marcel Rey was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Key Hair Stylist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of André ChabrolAndré Chabrol
André Chabrol was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Unit Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger BarRoger Bar
Roger Bar was
>> in Royal Affairs in Versailles
as 'Set Dresser'
Unknown Birthday