At the urging of her childhood friend Brémontier, Lucie de Kéradec, a wealthy widowed countess who wishes to remarry, invites all of her seven suitors to her mansion. Her untold intention is to test them by claiming to be ruined. The experience is a success in that each of the potential husbands reveals his inner nature but a failure when it comes to finding a new life partner. None of the guests passes the test except - the eighth man, namely Brémontier who loved Lucie in secret but, being penniless, had not dared declare his flame to her.
Yves Mirande
Director
Fernand Gravey
Viscount Brémontier
Véra Korène
Countess Lucie de Kérade
Pierre Larquey
Mr. Langlois, entrepreneur
Roger Duchesne
De Villiers
Saturnin Fabre
Deputy Derain
Maurice Escande
Bizulier
Robert Arnoux
Speculator Vauxcouleur
Félix Oudart
Barfleur
Pierre Feuillère
Composer Massa
Jane Loury
Lucie's mother
Simone Texier
Annette, domestic servant
Earth and Blood is slow, but it still has it’s entertaining moments. If you’re into thrillers, or want to watch something new, then this film might be for you. As for me, Earth and Blood was tolerable enough.
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.
The whole family will enjoy these fantasy and science fiction stories about families and individuals connecting, finding true love, and discovering self.
The film may be a thriller, but I wasn’t thrilled by it. If anything, I was bored and annoyed.
Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.
I have been a long-time fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ever since it made its official debut through 2008's absolutely excellent "Iron Man". The run continued, as did my associated fandom of the films, through the utterly EPIC 2019 finale "Avengers: Endgame".