The Traveler Without Luggage

The Traveler Without Luggage

99 mins | Drama | Feb. 23, 1944

Having lost his memory due to serving in World War I, Gaston has spent the past 15 years in a psychiatric hospital. Due to his large disability pension fund, several families claim him as their missing son. Gaston is introduced to the Renaud family by the Duchess Dupont-Dufort and her lawyer. The Renaud family attempt to revive Gaston's memory with stories of his past, but he is apalled by some of the things he hears and dislikes the man he is supposed to be.

The Traveler Without Luggage

99 mins | Drama | Feb. 23, 1944

The Traveler Without Luggage
Having lost his memory due to serving in World War I, Gaston has spent the past 15 years in a psychiatric hospital. Due to his large disability pension fund, several families claim him as their missing son. Gaston is introduced to the Renaud family by the Duchess Dupont-Dufort and her lawyer. The Renaud family attempt to revive Gaston's memory with stories of his past, but he is apalled by some of the things he hears and dislikes the man he is supposed to be.
Producers Éclair-Journal
Original title Le voyageur sans bagage
Directors Jean Anouilh
Writers Jean Anouilh, Jean Aurenche

Cast

Pierre Fresnay

as Gaston

Pierre Renoir

as Georges Renaud

Blanchette Brunoy

as Valentine Renaud

Sylvie

as Madame Renaud

Marguerite Deval

as La duchesse Dupont-Dufort

Jean Brochard

as Marcel Berthier

René Génin

as Le curé

Louis Salou

as Maître Uspard