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Holiday for Henrietta 1952

Runtime

118 mins

Language

French

French

Two scriptwriters debate Henrietta’s destiny, a charming, gamine shopgirl. One envisions a comedic tale where she falls in love with a young photographer on Bastille Day, while the other imagines a darker, more thrilling fate for her. The film also features Hildegarde Neff as an oversexed circus bareback rider, adding to its irresistible conceits.

Two scriptwriters debate Henrietta’s destiny, a charming, gamine shopgirl. One envisions a comedic tale where she falls in love with a young photographer on Bastille Day, while the other imagines a darker, more thrilling fate for her. The film also features Hildegarde Neff as an oversexed circus bareback rider, adding to its irresistible conceits.

Does Holiday for Henrietta have end credit scenes?

No!

Holiday for Henrietta does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Holiday for Henrietta

Explore the complete cast of Holiday for Henrietta, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Claire Gérard

Claire Gérard

Charlotte

Julien Carette

Julien Carette

Arthur - the leader

Paulette Dubost

Paulette Dubost

Virginie - Henriette's mother

Paul Bonifas

Paul Bonifas

The Newsagent (uncredited)

Georgette Anys

Georgette Anys

The florist

Hildegard Knef

Hildegard Knef

Rita Solar

Saturnin Fabre

Saturnin Fabre

Antoine - a consumer

Émile Genevois

Émile Genevois

(uncredited)

Michel Auclair

Michel Auclair

Maurice

Alexandre Rignault

Alexandre Rignault

Henriettea's father

Paul Barge

Paul Barge

The concierge (uncredited)

Andrée Tainsy

Andrée Tainsy

(uncredited)

Odette Laure

Odette Laure

Valentine

Louis Seigner

Louis Seigner

Script Writer

Huguette Faget

Huguette Faget

(uncredited)

Betty Beckers

Betty Beckers

A friend of the writers (uncredited)

Jeannette Batti

Jeannette Batti

Gisèle

Joé Davray

Joé Davray

A journalist (uncredited)

Jean-Louis Le Goff

Jean-Louis Le Goff

A mover

Henri Crémieux

Henri Crémieux

Script Writer

Marcel Rouzé

Marcel Rouzé

The burglary agent (uncredited)

Raymond Destac

Raymond Destac

The Spanish Tamer (uncredited)

Geneviève Morel

Geneviève Morel

The concierge (uncredited)

Yvonne Yma

Yvonne Yma

The Lady with the necklace (uncredited)

Gil Delamare

Gil Delamare

(uncredited)

René Hell

René Hell

The driver (uncredited)

Daniel Ivernel

Daniel Ivernel

Police Inspector Adrien Massar

Jean Clarieux

Jean Clarieux

Dédé

Dany Robin

Dany Robin

Henriette

Robert Le Fort

Robert Le Fort

A hairdresser (uncredited)

Paul Demange

Paul Demange

A hairdresser (uncredited)

Thomy Bourdelle

Thomy Bourdelle

The Circus Director (uncredited)

Michel Lemoine

Michel Lemoine

(uncredited)

Paul Oettly

Paul Oettly

Destiny

Fernand Gilbert

Fernand Gilbert

The conductor

Philippe Olive

Philippe Olive

Paulo

Jacques Eyser

Jacques Eyser

A mover

Robert Balpo

Robert Balpo

The waiter (uncredited)

Liliane Maigné

Liliane Maigné

The cigarette girl

Raymone

Raymone

The souvenir seller (uncredited)

Don Ziegler

Don Ziegler

The American gangster (uncredited)

Micheline Francey

Micheline Francey

Script Girl

Alain Stume

Alain Stume

(uncredited)

Lucien Desagneaux

Lucien Desagneaux

The pursuit agent (uncredited)

André Zibral

André Zibral

The murdered man (uncredited)

Christian Argentin

Christian Argentin

Excellence (uncredited)

Michel Roux

Michel Roux

Robert

Anne-Marie Mersen

Anne-Marie Mersen

Robert Chandeau

Robert Chandeau

(uncredited)

Anny Flore

Anny Flore

The Singer (uncredited)

The Melachrino Strings

The Melachrino Strings

Singers (uncredited)

Nadine Olivier

Nadine Olivier

A girlfriend (uncredited)

André Philip

André Philip

(uncredited)

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Holiday for Henrietta Themes and Keywords

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Holiday for Henrietta Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Holiday for Henrietta across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


Henriette Ein Fest für Henriette Fest i Paris Henrietten juhlat Feriado em Paris Imieniny Henrietty Auf den Straßen von Paris La fête à Henriette 亨利叶特的节日 Праздник Генриетты

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