Quadrille (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Quadrille is a comedy and romance film directed by Sacha Guitry, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The battle of the sexes as drawing room social satire. Philippe, a middle-aged newspaper editor, has lived for six years with Paulette, a successful stage actress. He tells her friend Claudine, a realistic and enterprising reporter, that he's thinking of proposing. Into the mix steps Carl Erickson, a charming Hollywood matinée idol in Paris briefly. He meets Paulette, sees her act (his box seat compliments of Philippe), and sets out to seduce her. The next two days bring talk, tears, separation, despair, surprises, and, perhaps, reconciliation as characters speak "exactly half the truth." It's a quadrille of changing partners.
Who’s in it. Quadrille stars Sacha Guitry as Philippe de Morannes, Gaby Morlay as Paulette Nanteuil, Jacqueline Delubac as Claudine André and Georges Grey as Carl Erickson (as George Grey), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Quadrille has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quadrille page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quadrille tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quadrille (1938)?
- In US, Quadrille is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quadrille worth watching?
- Quadrille holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quadrille?
- Quadrille stars Sacha Guitry, Gaby Morlay, Jacqueline Delubac, Georges Grey and Pauline Carton.
- When was Quadrille released?
- Quadrille was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.