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Star Without Light (1946): Cast

Star Without Light (1946) movie poster

Star Without Light is a 1946 drama directed by Marcel Blistène, starring Yves Montand as Pierre, Mila Parély and Paul Frankeur. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Star Without Light (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Marcel Blistène
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Star Without Light About?

The premise of Star Without Light without spoilers.

During the dawn of sound cinema, an ambitious young singer hopes to launch a film career. She is secretly recruited to provide both the singing and spoken dialogue for a beloved silent‑movie star transitioning to talkies. Bound by a nondisclosure agreement, she must remain unseen while the celebrated actress basks in the acclaim.

Star Without Light Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
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  • agent
  • afraid
  • stage fright
  • music hall
  • killed in car accident
  • fatal accident
  • sound engineer
  • film premiere
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  • female pirate
  • voice dubbing
+19 more
  • voice
  • soundtrack
  • sound studio
  • suicide attempt
  • movie studio
  • singing
  • singing to self
  • actress
  • early sound film
  • talkie
  • watching a silent movie
  • silent movie star
  • silent movie accompanist
  • france
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  • film industry
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Cast & crew

Star Without Light Cast & Characters

Yves Montand leads the cast as Pierre, with Mila Parély as Stella Dora and Paul Frankeur as le reporter. Directed by Marcel Blistène; 24 actors are credited in all.

Details

Star Without Light Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Edith Piaf – Chanson der Liebe” and “Звезда без света”.

Also known as
  • Edith Piaf – Chanson der Liebe
  • Звезда без света

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FAQ

Star Without Light FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Star Without Light, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Star Without Light?

Star Without Light runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Star Without Light released?

Star Without Light was released on April 3, 1946.

Who directed Star Without Light?

Star Without Light was directed by Marcel Blistène.

Who is in the cast of Star Without Light?

Star Without Light stars Yves Montand as Pierre, Mila Parély as Stella Dora and Paul Frankeur as le reporter, among 24 credited actors.

Does Star Without Light have a post-credit scene?

No. Star Without Light has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Star Without Light in?

The original language of Star Without Light is French.

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