The Clairvoyant (French: La voyante) is a 1924 French silent drama film directed by Leon Abrams and starring Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Melchior and Harry Baur. It was based on a play by Sacha Guitry. This was the final film of the celebrated stage actress Sarah Bernhardt who died during production.
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Plot
Jean is thrown out of the house by his father, a remarried politician, out of jealousy for his friendship with his mother-in-law. He finds refuge at an artist's apartment. In the same building lives a famous fortune teller that the mother-in-law just happens to consult. With her help, Jean will be able to marry his young sweetheart and his father will solve his political troubles.
Cast
Sarah Bernhardt as Madame Gainard
Georges Melchior as Jean Detaille
Harry Baur as Monsieur Detaille
Mary Marquet as Madame Detaille
Jean-François Martial as André Renaud
Lili Damita as Suzanne
Pâquerette as the concierge
Jeanne Brindeau as Madame Gainard's double
Sacha Guitry
Paul Poiret as couturier
Philippe Richard as André Renaud
Jean Wells