Three Women (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film
Released in 1952, Three Women is a comedy film directed by André Michel, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The short stories of Guy de Maupassant enjoyed a renaissance in the early 1950s, thanks in great part to the Max Ophuls production Le Plaisir. In Trois Femmes, three De Maupassant stories are dramatized, each conveying the central theme of women falling in love. In the first, a black female carnival entertainer causes an uproar when she falls in love with a white soldier. In the second, a young bride is pressured into having a baby to collect a huge inheritance. And in the final episode, a pregnant girl is "adopted" and protected by a small circle of friends. In standard De Maupassant fashion, each of the three stories in Trois Femmes is capped by a surprise twist.
Who’s in it. Three Women stars Marcelle Arnold as The Englishwoman, Michel Bouquet as Monsieur Lesable (segment "Zora"), Betty Daussmond as Aunt Charlotte and Moune de Rivel as Zora (segment "Zora"), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Women tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Women (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Three Women?
- Three Women stars Marcelle Arnold, Michel Bouquet, Betty Daussmond, Moune de Rivel and Agnès Delahaie.
- When was Three Women released?
- Three Women was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.