Sylvie and the Ghost
| Sylvie et le fantôme | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Claude Autant-Lara |
| Written by | Alfred Adam |
| Screenplay by | Jean Aurenche |
| Starring | Odette Joyeux François Périer |
| Cinematography | Philippe Agostini |
| Music by | René Cloërec |
Release date | 6 February 1946 |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Sylvie et le fantôme (Sylvie and the ghost) is a 1946 French film directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Plot
Sylvie is fascinated by the portrait of long dead Alain de Francigny and she is upset when her father, Baron Eduard, is forced to sell the painting. The Baron hires an actor to appear as Alain's ghost on the eve of Sylvie's 16th birthday, as a joke. Two admirers of Sylvie decide to also appear as ghosts. All this annoys the actual ghost of Alain de Francigny, and he too makes an appearance.[1]
Cast
- Marguerite Cassan: Marthe
- Paul Demange: the counselor
- Jean Desailly: Frédéric
- Gabrielle Fontan: Mariette
- Odette Joyeux: Sylvie
- Pierre Larquey: Baron Eduard
- Claude Marcy: Comtesse des Vertus
- François Périer: Ramure
- Raymond Rognoni: Damas, antique dealer
- Jacques Tati: Ghost of Alain de Francigny
Production
The special effect of the ghost appearing was achieved by filming through a glass pane and using two identical sets. Through the glass, the primary set would be visible. This was a regular set where all actors appeared, except the ghost (Tati). At the same time the reflection would be visible of the second set, placed at a ninety degree angle to the primary set. This set was covered entirely in black velvet, and the only actor on this set was Tati[2] (see Pepper's ghost).
References
- ^ "Films de France: Sylvie et le fantôme".
- ^ Bellos, David (1999). Jacques Tati. p. 92. ISBN 978-1-86046-924-4.
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