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Once Is Enough
Christine Jourdan is a highly rated sculptor who, to oust her impresario Ancelin, invented a lover named Nicolas. Soon she marries Jacques, but he proves to be jealous of the supposed lover. The newspapers publishing the death of a Nicolas, Christine takes the opportunity to announce the death of her lover. But the man in question was murdered by a woman. Jacques and Ancelin suspect Christine and indulge in the worst eccentricities.
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Plot Summary
A talented pianist returns home to find her husband has remarried and her child has forgotten her. She seeks solace in a new romance, only to discover that her past actions have consequences that threaten her future happiness.
Critical Reception
Reviews for 'Once Is Enough' were generally mixed to negative. Critics often found the melodrama to be overwrought and predictable, though some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic and often contrived plot.
Performances, particularly from the lead actress, offer some merit.
The melodrama is occasionally excessive, detracting from emotional impact.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
Brenda Joyce, who plays the lead, was also known for her role as 'Jane' in the Tarzan film series around the same period.
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