The Beauty of the Devil (1952)
Rene Clair - whose genius has created masterpieces...now brings his magic touch to the screen in a new achievement!
Storyline
Henri Faust, retiring after 50 years as a professor in a circa-1700 French university, despairs at the ravages of old age ... whereupon Mephistopheles, agent of Lucifer, appears as a virile, handsome young man and exchanges bodies with him to induce Faust to sign a pact to exchange his soul for renewed youth, riches and power. But though the "new" Faust is attracted by the material improvements in his life, he remains wary of signing, while Mephistopheles, now posing as the aged professor whose body he inhabits, must find a way to trick him into signing the pact - and dissuade him from the love of a gypsy girl who prays for his soul - or find himself damned by his own Master...
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Movie Details
| Original title | La Beauté du diable |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 25, 1952 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | lucifer, eternal youth |
FAQ
What is The Beauty of the Devil about?
Henri Faust, retiring after 50 years as a professor in a circa-1700 French university, despairs at the ravages of old age ... whereupon Mephistopheles, agent of Lucifer, appears as a virile, handsome young man and exchanges bodies with him to induce Faust to sign a pact to exchange his soul for renewed youth, riches and power. But though the "new" Faust is attracted by the material improvements in his life, he remains wary of signing, while Mephistopheles, now posing as the aged professor whose body he inhabits, must find a way to trick him into signing the pact - and dissuade him from the love of a gypsy girl who prays for his soul - or find himself damned by his own Master...
When was The Beauty of the Devil released?
The Beauty of the Devil was released on Aug 25, 1952 (status: Released).
Who directed The Beauty of the Devil?
René Clair directed The Beauty of the Devil.
What is the TMDB rating of The Beauty of the Devil?
The Beauty of the Devil has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 68 votes.