Un carnet de bal (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1937, Un carnet de bal is a drama and romance film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of her husband, Christine realizes she has possibly wasted her life by marrying him instead of the man towards whom, in her youth, she had a stronger inclination. To overcome these dreary thoughts, she decides to find out about him and the other men who danced with her during a ball that was a turning point in her life, many years ago. She pays a visit to those forgotten acquaintances one after the other; Christine is not only surprised to see how they have fared, but also discovers the impact she had, unknowingly, on the feelings and the destiny of these persons.
Who’s in it. Un carnet de bal stars Harry Baur as Alain Regnault, Marie Bell as Christine Surgère, Pierre Blanchar as Thierry Raynal and Fernandel as Fabien Coutissol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Un carnet de bal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Un carnet de bal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Un carnet de bal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Un carnet de bal (1937)?
- In US, Un carnet de bal is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Un carnet de bal worth watching?
- Un carnet de bal holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Un carnet de bal?
- Un carnet de bal stars Harry Baur, Marie Bell, Pierre Blanchar, Fernandel and Louis Jouvet.
- When was Un carnet de bal released?
- Un carnet de bal was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.