Ballerina (1937)
As its title indicates, La Mort du Cygne is set in the special world of the ballet. Young dance student Rose Souris idolizes her teacher-role-model Mademoiselle Beaupré, and will do anything to help Mademoiselle Beaupré further herself. Thus, when rival ballerina Nathalie Karine lands a much-coveted role, Rose arranges an accident causing Nathalie to break her leg. The girl comes to regret her rash behavior when it appears as though Nathalie will never dance again.
Directors: Jean Benoît-Lévy, Marie Epstein.
![]() |
Yvette Chauviré as Mademoiselle Beaupré |
![]() |
Mia Slavenska as Nathalie Karine |
![]() |
Janine Charrat as Rose Souris |
![]() |
France Ellys as Madame Souris |
![]() |
Jean Périer as Director |
![]() |
Mady Berry as Célestine |
![]() |
Suzanne Guémard as Inspector |
![]() |
Mauricette Cebron as Dance mistress (Professor at the Opera) |
![]() |
Claire Gérard as Madame Bijou |
![]() |
Jacqueline Quéffelec as Coco Battut |
![]() |
Micheline Boudet as Clara Bijou |
![]() |
Marguerite Bailly as Madame Battut |
![]() |
Florence Luchaire as Flo-Flo |
![]() |
Claude Naudès as 'La Mouche' |
![]() |
O. Boboli as Madame Laroche |
![]() |
Pierre Duprez as Ballet master of the Opera |
![]() |
André Pernet as Méphisto |
![]() |
Maurice Baquet as Machinist |
![]() |
Guy Laine as Electrician |
![]() |
Rolla Norman as Jacques Moutiers |
![]() |
Pierre Sarda as Stage manager |
![]() |
Edmond Beauchamp as Inspector |
![]() |
René Lord as Surprised one |
![]() |
L'École de Danse Théâtre National de l'Opéra as Ballet company |
| Directing | Jean Benoît-Lévy | Director |
| Directing | Marie Epstein | Director |
| Writing | Paul Morand | Novel |
| Writing | Marie Epstein | Writer |
| Writing | Jean Benoît-Lévy | Writer |
| Crew | Serge Lifar | Choreographer |