From Joan of Arc to Philippe Pétain

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Overview

Sitting at his desk, Guitry gives us a lecture on French history from Joan of Arc to the Occupation, with some focus on a number of its great writers and musicians.

Cast: Sacha Guitry, Michèle Alfa, Aimé Clariond, Jean Cocteau, René Fauchois, more

Director: Sacha Guitry

Genres: Documentary, History

Cast

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From Joan of Arc to Philippe Pétain

Overview

Cast

Sacha Guitry

Michèle Alfa

Aimé Clariond

Jean Cocteau

René Fauchois

Jacqueline Francell

Jean Hervé

Hélène Perdrière

Suzy Prim

Madeleine Renaud

Denise Scharley

Jacques Varennes

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