Jenny Lamour (1947)

Set in the vibrant postwar Paris, "Jenny Lamour" is a tale of ambition, jealousy, and the pursuit of dreams. Maurice Martineau, a class-conscious pianist with an overprotective streak, finds his life intertwined with Marguerite Chauffournier Martineau, a singer from humble beginnings who performs under the name Jenny Lamour. Their married life is a blend of music, love, and a constant struggle against the class divide. Jenny's ambitious nature draws her into the orbit of Georges Brignon, a lecherous but influential man who promises her a role in a film. Unsettled by the unwanted attention bestowed upon his wife and driven by jealousy, Maurice confronts Brignon, casting a shadow of threat over their meeting. A couple of days later, Jenny announces a visit to her grandmother, but a hidden piece of paper revealing Brignon's address suggests a different destination. Maurice, intent on protecting his wife and his own honor, devises a plan to confront Brignon during Jenny's performance, thus crafting a perfect alibi for himself. However, upon arriving at Brignon's manor, he finds the door ajar and Brignon dead on the floor. His return to the theatre gets complicated when his car gets stolen, leaving him stranded and his alibi shaky. In a parallel narrative, Jenny finds solace in the company of Dora Monier, a lesbian photographer with an unrequited affection for Jenny and a deep-rooted friendship with Maurice. Jenny confesses to Dora that she has killed Brignon, leading Dora to retrieve a forgotten fur stole from the crime scene, further entangling their lives in this murder mystery. The enigmatic Inspector Antoine steps in to unravel the convoluted chain of events, investigating the alibis of the trio - Jenny, Maurice, and Dora - and embarking on a quest for truth that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. "Jenny Lamour" masterfully weaves a tale of passion, deceit, and the lengths one will go to protect the ones they love.

Jenny Lamour is a drama movie featuring Louis Jouvet.

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