Jealousy is a 1929 American pre-Code drama film directed by Jean de Limur and released by Paramount Pictures. It is based on the French play Monsieur Lamberthier, by Louis Verneuil. The play was translated by Eugene Walter and ran on Broadway under the title Jealousy in 1928. The film version starred Jeanne Eagels and Fredric March, and is the second sound film and final motion picture featuring Eagels.
The film was initially shot with British actor Anthony Bushell as Pierre, but he was replaced by March at Eagels' insistence. Supporting actress Hilda Moore died before Jealousy was released, while the film's star, Jeanne Eagels, died of an overdose of chloral hydrate one month after the film was released.
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Plot
Yvonne (Eagels), a Paris gown shop owner, who marries a struggling artist named Pierre (March). However, she keeps a secret from him: an earlier affair with Rigaud (Hobbes), an older, wealthy man who financed her business. Later, facing financial difficulties, Yvonne seeks help from Rigaud only to find him murdered. Pierre confesses to the murder to protect Clement (Daniell), an innocent man who is suspected, and whose girlfriend Rigaud has wronged. Pierre is arrested, expecting a lenient sentence.
Cast
Jeanne Eagels as Yvonne
Fredric March as Pierre
Halliwell Hobbes as Rigaud
Blanche Le Clair as Renee
Henry Daniell as Clement
Hilda Moore as Charlotte
Carlotta Coerr as Louise
Granville Bates as Lawyer
Virginia Chauvenet as Maid
Preservation status
No prints of Jealousy are known to exist and it is now considered lost.