Gueule d'Amour (Lady Killer)
Jean Gremillon
94 minutes
1937
Description
New 4K restoration. The first collaboration between filmmaker Jean Grémillon and legendary actor Jean Gabin, this adaptation of a novel by André Beucler features the young Gabin as a Casanova of the French Foreign Legion– the “lady killer” Lucien Bourrache – who meets his match in the mysterious seductress Madeleine (Mireille Balin).
Reviews
"Four Hearts [Masterpiece]. One of the most beautiful films in the world and one of the most important, there is no doubt about it." — Paul Vecchiali, Filmmaker and Author
"Not every rarity is a revelation, but LADY KILLER strikes me as the real deal. . . The chance to savor such grace doesn’t descend too often. Grab it now." — The New Yorker
“Every frame of this exquisite masterpiece is beautifully shot, brimming with movement and life. Jean Gabin is unforgettable in his starring role. The screenplay by Charles Spaak has wonderful dialogues. And Jean Gremillon demonstrates his unsurpassed technical skill and humanity as one of France's greatest directors.” — Phillip Lopate