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Docteur Laennec (1949)
95 min | Biography, Drama

Docteur Laennec (1949)

95 min | Biography, Drama

Paris 1810. Breton doctor René Laennec fights tooth and nail against consumption, all the more desperately as his brother Michaud has just died of it. He is supported in his research work by his senior partner and friend, Doctor Bayle, but...See moreParis 1810. Breton doctor René Laennec fights tooth and nail against consumption, all the more desperately as his brother Michaud has just died of it. He is supported in his research work by his senior partner and friend, Doctor Bayle, but this one dies before they are able to diagnose and defeat the "enemy". One day, after observing a children's toy, Laennec discovers the principle of the transmission of sound through wood and applies it to a major medical instrument of his invention, the stethoscope. On the other hand, he wins a first victory over consumption by saving Jacquemine, a childhood friend, who soon becomes his wife. Nevertheless Laennec is the laughing stock of many a fellow-colleague, especially famed Doctor Broussais. But , remaining undeterred, Laennec goes on with his research. He works hard, too hard, until he too gets struck by the "enemy". Written by Guy Bellinger See less

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32 cast members

Name	Known for
Pierre Blanchar Dr. René, Théophile Laennec Dr. René, Théophile Laennec See fewer	Crime and Punishment (1935)
Saturnin Fabre Laennec père Laennec père See fewer	Pépé le Moko (1937)
Mireille Perrey Jacquemine d'Argout-Laennec Jacquemine d'Argout-Laennec See fewer	The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
Janine Viénot Marie-Anne Laennec Marie-Anne Laennec See fewer	Angel and Sinner (1945)
Geymond Vital Dr. Pierre Bayle (as Vital) Dr. Pierre Bayle (as Vital) See fewer	The Horse Ate the Hat (1928)
Florent Antony Beaugendre Beaugendre See fewer	Confessions of Felix Krull (1957)
René Clermont Le mime Le mime See fewer	Puccini (1953)
Paul Demange Le client enrhumé (as René Demange) Le client enrhumé (as René Demange) See fewer	Gigi (1949)
Christian Duvaleix Le charlatan Le charlatan See fewer	Paris When It Sizzles (1964)
Jacques Dynam Meriadec (as Jean Dynam) Meriadec (as Jean Dynam) See fewer	Fantomas (1964)
Guy Favières Le vieillard (as Guy Favière) Le vieillard (as Guy Favière) See fewer	National Red Cross Pageant (1917)
Jean Lanier Docteur Louis Docteur Louis See fewer	Queen Margot (1954)
Palmyre Levasseur Angélique Angélique See fewer	À la manière de... (1935)
Marcelle Praince La duchesse La duchesse See fewer	Le père Goriot (1945)
Nicole Riche La moribonde La moribonde See fewer	Les aventures de Michel Vaillant (1967)
Jean Toulout Docteur Broussais Docteur Broussais See fewer	Monte Cristo (1929)
Pierre Dux Prof. Récamier Prof. Récamier See fewer	Z (1969)
Jany Holt Madeleine Bayle Madeleine Bayle See fewer	Land Without Stars (1946)
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Henri Maïk Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited) See fewer	If All the Guys in the World... (1956)
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Georges Paulais Un médecin (uncredited) Un médecin (uncredited) See fewer	Le prince Jean (1934)
Max Rogerys Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited) See fewer	Cage of Girls (1949)
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Evelyne Salmon Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited) See fewer	Olivia (1951)
Francette Vernillat La fille du Docteur Bayle (uncredited) La fille du Docteur Bayle (uncredited) See fewer	The Adultress (1953)
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