Madame Récamier

Madame Récamier

1928 · 144 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History

The film displays Madame Récamier 's conflict with Napoleon. Twice she was pressed to become one of the Empress's ladies. In revenge for her refusal Napoleon declined to save her husband from ruin.

Directed by Gaston Ravel · Written by Édouard Herriot

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