---
title: "Children of Paradise"
year: 1945
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/children-of-paradise-1945"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 2457
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 190
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Children of Paradise (1945) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/children-of-paradise-1945

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Children of Paradise is a film first released in 1945. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mime loves a courtesan amidst 19th‑century Parisian intrigue."

### Why Watch
- Rich period atmosphere
- Complex love entanglements
- Stunning performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- Long runtime
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes mature romantic themes and occasional violence, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, romantic, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Marcel Carné
- **Networks / Studios**: Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Arletty** as *Claire Reine, dite Garance*
- **Jean-Louis Barrault** as *Baptiste Debureau*
- **Pierre Brasseur** as *Frédérick Lemaître*
- **Marcel Herrand** as *Pierre-François Lacenaire*
- **María Casares** as *Nathalie*
- **Louis Salou** as *Édouard comte de Montray*
- **Pierre Renoir** as *Jericho*
- **Jane Marken** as *Mme Hermine*
- **Gaston Modot** as *Fil de Soie*
- **Fabien Loris** as *Avril*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Children of Paradise released?
It was released in 1945.

### Q: What is the primary setting of the film?
The story takes place in chaotic 19th‑century Paris, centered on its theatrical world.

### Q: Who are the main male characters pursuing Garance?
A mime named Baptiste, actor Frederick, thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately three hours and ten minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Children of Paradise — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2457)
- [Children of Paradise - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_Paradise)
- [Children of Paradise - Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Children_of_Paradise)
- [Děti ráje [Children of Paradise] (1945): Obsazení, herci…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/6146-deti-raje/tvurci)

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