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Knave of Hearts is a 1954 film about the adventures of a French philanderer in Paris and London. In France, it was released as Monsieur Ripois (the title of the original novel by Louis Hémon). In the United States, it was originally released as Lovers, Happy Lovers!, then later re-released as Lover Boy. The film, which was a French-British co-production, stars Gérard Philipe in the title role, and was directed by René Clément. The film was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize.
Original Release
05/19/1954
US Release
09/30/1954
Cast
Name | Character |
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Gerard Philipe | André Ripois |
Valerie Hobson | Catherine Ripois |
Joan Greenwood | Norah |
Margaret Johnston | Anne |
Natasha Parry | Patricia |
Germaine Montero | Marcelle |
Julie Anslow | Maisie Smith |
Mae Bacon | Mrs. Rose |
Martin Benson | Art |
John Boston | Best Man |
Directors
Writers
René Clément, Louis Hémon, Hugh Mills, Raymond Queneau
Cast
Name | Character |
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Gerard Philipe | André Ripois |
Valerie Hobson | Catherine Ripois |
Joan Greenwood | Norah |
Margaret Johnston | Anne |
Natasha Parry | Patricia |
Germaine Montero | Marcelle |
Julie Anslow | Maisie Smith |
Mae Bacon | Mrs. Rose |
Martin Benson | Art |
John Boston | Best Man |
Gerald Campion | Harry |
Beryl Cooke | Kind Typist / Typist |
David Coote | Richard |
Diana Decker | Diana |
Margot Field | Doris Braddock |
Richard Hart | Pupil |
Arthur Howard | Priest |
Paul Huson | Golf Caddy |
Monica MacLeod | Nurse |
Percy Marmont | Catherine's Father |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Paul Graetz | Producer |