The Private Affairs of Bel Ami

Name: The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
Genre: Drama
Released: 1947-01-01
Rating: 6.3
Cast: George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Ann Dvorak, John Carradine, Susan Douglas

1947| IMDb 6.3

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Drama

Drama set in 19th-century Paris telling the story of a rogue who exploits women to fulfil his aspirations to wealth and social status. Adapted from Guy de Maupassant's novel.

Director: Albert Lewin