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Still from Zouzou — Zouzou (1934) — Marc AllégretPhotographed by Louis Née and Boris Kaufman and Michel Kelber and Jacques Mercanton

Poster for Zouzou

Zouzou

French / 1934 / 1h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Romance Music

Letterboxd: 3.24/5·1.1K ratings·336 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Zou Zou tries to help her childhood friend prove his innocence after he's accused of murder.

Included in
The Queen of Paris: Josephine Baker
Position 3
Included in
August 2021
Position 102

Credits

Crew

DirectorMarc Allégret

WriterCarlo Rim

CinematographerLouis Née, Boris Kaufman, Michel Kelber,

Jacques Mercanton

ComposerAlain Romans, Vincent Scotto, Georges Van Parys

EditorDenise Tual

ProducerArys Nissotti

Cast

Josephine Bakeras Zouzou

Jean Gabinas Jean

Pierre Larqueyas Papa Melé

Yvette Lebonas Claire

Illa Meeryas Miss Barbara

Pierre Palauas Saint-Lévy

Madeleine Guittyas Josette

Claire Gérardas Mme Vallée

Marcel Valléeas M. Trompe

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for Fanny

Fanny1932

Both directed by Marc Allégret

Or

Blanche Fury1948Both directed by Marc Allégret
Plucking the Daisy1956Both directed by Marc Allégret

Zouzou (1934) | Criteria