Dark Sunday (1949)
Shortly before the War, Jan Lazlo, a Hungarian musician who has emigrated to France, falls for a young woman. Alas, the lady forsakes him and the poor man tries to overcome his grief by writing "Gloomy Sunday", a song so desperate that it can drive its listeners to suicide. Max, a music publisher, likes the song and decides to launch it by all means, foul or fair. Bob, his accomplice, manages to talk his mistress Michèle into committing a fake suicide. She obeys him and the scheme is a success as a result. On this occasion, Jan gets to know Michèle and the two young people fall in love. Happiness seems to be in store for Jan again but this is without counting with Bob. Jealous of Jan, the naughty fellow indeed tells him that Michèle's attempted suicide was nothing but an advertising pretense.
Cast
- Michèle Alfa - Michèle
- Paul Bernard - Bob
- Jacques Dacqmine - Jan Laszlo
- Marcel Dalio - Max - l'éditeur
- Marcelle Derrien - Maria
- Colette Mars - Colette - une chanteurse
- Charles Lemontier - Le commissaire de police
- Edmond Ardisson - Le portier
- Alfred Baillou - Toni
- Jean Debray - Un journaliste
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dark Sunday about?
- Shortly before the War, Jan Lazlo, a Hungarian musician who has emigrated to France, falls for a young woman. Alas, the lady forsakes him and the poor man tries to overcome his grief by writing "Gloomy Sunday", a song so desperate that it can drive its listeners to suicide. Max, a music publisher, likes the song and decides to launch it by all means, foul or fair. Bob, his accomplice, manages to talk his mistress Michèle into committing a fake suicide. She obeys him and the scheme is a success as a result. On this occasion, Jan gets to know Michèle and the two young people fall in love. Happiness seems to be in store for Jan again but this is without counting with Bob. Jealous of Jan, the naughty fellow indeed tells him that Michèle's attempted suicide was nothing but an advertising pretense.
- Who directed Dark Sunday?
- Dark Sunday was directed by Jacqueline Audry.
- Who stars in Dark Sunday?
- Dark Sunday stars Michèle Alfa, Paul Bernard, Jacques Dacqmine, Marcel Dalio, Marcelle Derrien, Colette Mars.
- How long is Dark Sunday?
- Dark Sunday has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- Where was Dark Sunday produced?
- Dark Sunday was produced in France.