La fin du jour

A 1939 French drama film directed by Julien Duvivier and starring Louis Jouvet as Raphaël Saint-Clair, a famous actor who has retired from the stage but still lives for his past glory. He meets other aged actors at an old people's home, including Michel Simon as Ernest Cabrissade, a prankster and understudy who dreams of stardom. Meanwhile, 17-year-old barmaid Madeleine Ozeray becomes infatuated with Saint-Clair, but he leaves her behind when he comes into some money. The film explores themes of aging, failure, and the entertainment industry as the actors navigate their declining fortunes and personal relationships.