Desiree

Story: Napoleon is in love with his young seamstrees before he becomes emperor.

Scenery: Brief opening scene at the Lone Cypress.

People:

• Director: Henry Koster.
• Stars: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon, Michael Renne, Cameron Mitchell, Merle Oberon, Richard Deacon, Carolyn Jones.

Technical:

• Year: 1954
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• Film: Color
• Aspect ratio: 2.55:1 (Cinemascope)
• Sound: Stereo
• Running time: 110 min.
• Academy Awards: Nominated for art direction and costume design.

Please read the Technical Notes for further explanation.

Information compiled from:
the Monterey County Herald,
Monterey County Film Commission.,
Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide,
the Internet Movie Database,
and other sources.

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