At the Grand Balcony (French: Au grand balcon) is a 1949 French drama film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Pierre Fresnay, Georges Marchal and Félix Oudart. It was entered into the 1949 Cannes Film Festival. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux.
Synopsis
The plot revolves around the founding of the French pioneering aviation company Aéropostale in the years after the First World War. Led by the war veteran Carbot they attempt to establish a commercial airline that can connect the far reaches of French territory. It takes its name from the real-life Hôtel du Grand Balcon in Toulouse where the various characters stay.
Cast
Pierre Fresnay as Carbot
Georges Marchal as Jean Fabien
Félix Oudart as Garandoux
Janine Crispin as Maryse
Germaine Michel as Mlle Adeline
Abel Jacquin as Darbouin
André Bervil as Triolet
Clément Thierry as Didier Fusain
Paul Azaïs as Morel
Jacques Tarride as Macherel
Nina Myral as Mme Viard
André Darnay as Armezac
Pierre Cressoy as Charlier
Jean Gaven as Belfort
References
Bibliography
Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. The A to Z of French Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2009.