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Max Ophüls's best films

The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: The Earrings of Madame de… (1953) · Lola Montès (1955) · Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948). (Updated Mar 21, 2023.)

From Liebelei to Lola Montès, between Germany, France and Hollywood: Max Ophüls's best films according to the Chicago Reader and Film Lifestyle.

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Top 12

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    The Earrings of Madame de… (1953)

    A pair of earrings travels through Paris; Danielle Darrieux and Charles Boyer.

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    Lola Montès (1955)

    Martine Carol in his only colour film, in CinemaScope.

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    Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)

    Joan Fontaine, from Stefan Zweig, made in Hollywood.

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    La Ronde (1950)

    From Arthur Schnitzler, with Anton Walbrook as master of ceremonies.

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    Le Plaisir (1952)

    Three stories by Guy de Maupassant.

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    Liebelei (1933)

    From Schnitzler, his breakthrough in Germany.

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    The Reckless Moment (1949)

    Joan Bennett covers up a death.

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    Caught (1949)

    Barbara Bel Geddes marries a millionaire.

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    La signora di tutti (1934)

    Isa Miranda as a film star; made in Italy.

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    The Bartered Bride (1932)

    Smetana's opera on film.

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    Werther (1938)

    Goethe's novel, made in France.

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    Sans lendemain (1940)

    Edwige Feuillère in Paris just before the war.

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