The Storm Within

Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.

Top Cast

Jean Marais

Michel

Josette Day

Madeleine

Yvonne de Bray

Yvonne dite 'Sophie'

Marcel André

Georges

Gabrielle Dorziat

Tante Léo

Jean Cocteau

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)