Charles Boyer — Actor (47)

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The Buccaneer (1958)
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安东尼·奎恩 actor: 尤·伯连纳 / 克莱尔·布鲁姆 …
other title: 大海贼 / 대해적 …
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.

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Adorable Julia (1962)
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other title: Julia, Du bist zauberhaft / Julia se porta mal …
A successful and married, although not quite young, stage actress falls for a young man, who is involved with a young actress who uses him to advance her career and upstage the leading lady.

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Together Again (1944)
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other title: Modell wider Willen / Otra vez juntos …
Anne Crandall is the mayor of a small town in Vermont. Her deceased husband had been the mayor for years and when he died, she was left to carry on and to raise his daughter from his first marriage. She lives with the daughter, her father-in-law and a housekeeper. In the town square, there was a statue of her late husband and every year since his death, they have an anniversary celebration there. This year during a thunderstorm, the statue is hit by lightning and the head falls off. The daughter insists that a new statue be erected instead of patching the old one. Mayor Crandall is sent to New York to interview the prospective sculptor, George Corday.

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Man of the Sea (1920)
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马塞尔·莱尔比埃 actor: 雅克·卡特兰 / 罗歇·卡尔 …
other title: L'Homme du large / 海男 …
It's the story of four characters:The father (Nolff),the mother(she was not given a name),the brother (Michel)and the sister (Djenna).It takes place in Britanny among the menhirs (Carnac?) and in front of the sea. Nolff presents the sea with his son: "here's your "promise" (old French word for "fiancée") he tells the baby .Nolff is very proud to have a boy and tells his wife "Now I will take care of him,you'll keep your daughter." Unfortunately,as years pass by,the girl becomes a virtuous good woman whereas the spoiled child turns into a good-for-nothing,always hanging around in the town -which epitomizes evil- .Nolff wanted his son to become a fisherman ,but all the boy wants is to have fun with his bad pals in the low dive.Always short of the readies,his father is a cash cow to him. A movie of redemption,where religion and mysticism come to the fore.Brittany is one of the French regions where religious fervor is the most intense.Faith in Virgin Mary for the women.On the other hand,and although he goes to church for Easter,the father's religion has pagan accents with old testament accents.His "judgement of the sea' has got something of Abraham.But the Nile was Mosis's salvation,and it's possible that the father hopes against hope that something will happen.

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The Constant Nymph (1943)
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other title: 长恨歌 / 永恒的少女
泰沙(琼·芳登 Joan Fontaine 饰)和姐妹们居住在非常偏远的山脚下,一群单纯可爱的姑娘们过着离群索居世外桃源般的生活。一天,一个名叫路易斯(查尔斯·博耶 Charles Boyer 饰)的音乐家在偶然之中闯入了泰沙的生活之中,被前者的才华深深吸引的泰沙不可自持的深深爱上了路易斯。 没过多久,泰沙的父亲去世了,照顾泰沙的责任落到了她的小姑弗洛伦斯(亚历克西斯·史密斯 Alexis Smith 饰)的身上。泰沙非常悲伤的察觉到,路易斯和弗洛伦斯之间产生了爱意。之后,泰沙和她的姐妹们被送进了教会学校念书,不愿意放弃自己这份情感的泰沙偷偷的从学校里溜了出来。

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A Matter of Time (1976)
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other title: 花落花开 / Nina …
During a press conference, international star Nina remembers simpler times, flashing back to her days as a maid in a run-down Italian hotel. As a young woman, Nina befriends Contessa Sanziani, an elderly woman who entertains Nina with memories of her vibrant, wealthy life with Count Sanziani. Inspired by her tales of success, young Nina fantasizes about her own adventures and seeks to find the same excitement in her life.

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Tovarich (1937)
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other title: 金枝玉叶 / 托瓦里奇
Ousted from their homeland by the Bolshevik revolution, a royal Russian couple find themselves impoverished and living in Paris. They take positions as butler and housemaid in a wealthy household and, owing to their impeccable breeding and manners, excel in their new jobs. But once they are recognized for the royal couple they are, they must face new -- and formidable -- responsibilities.

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Caravan (1934)
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other title: Caravana / Cœur de tzigane …
Young Countess Wilma is forced to wed by midnight or lose her inheritance. Wilma impulsively chooses gypsy vagabond Latzi, offering him a huge sum of money if he'll consent. Swallowing his pride, Latzi agrees to the marriage, but soon Wilma falls in love with young Lieutenant Von Tokay who himself is in love with Latzi's gypsy sweetheart Timka.

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When Tomorrow Comes (1940)
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约翰·斯塔尔 actor: 艾琳·邓恩 / 查尔斯·博耶 …
other title: 假如明天来临 / 布里斯營 …
Romance and heartbreak walk hand-in-hand when Philip Chagal accidentally meets Helen Lawrence in a restaurant where she is a waitress. Unhappily married to a woman who suffers from mental illness, he is attracted to her and they make a date to go sailing, arriving at Philip's country home just as a storm is breaking. Helen learns who he is for the first time, a celebrated-and-famous concert pianist and, falling in love with him, decides to leave before matters go further. A hurricane hits and their car is crippled by a falling tree. Rising water forces then to seek shelter in the choir loft of a church, where they spend the night. They are rescued in the morning and Helen meets Philip's wife, and learns their story. Helen and Philip meet once more, and Philip sails to Europe with his wife but promises to come back some day.