Belle is a dutiful young daughter. Her father was a wealthy merchant who lost it all. His other daughters Adélaïde and Félicie waste away what's left. The father goes away to recover part of their missing fortune. While Adélaïde and Félicie want rich gifts, Belle only wants a single rose. On the journey, the father takes shelter in a grand castle. On the way out, he picks a rose for Belle, and that's when the Beast reveals himself. The Beast was going to allow him to leave until he picked his prized possession. He sentences him to die, but he's willing to allow the daughter to take his place. The father goes home unwilling to allow Belle go, but she sneaks away in the middle of the night to fulfill the punishment.
This is a much-loved French classic film. Personally, I just can't get over the overly broad acting. I like the art directions and the Beast's castle. The Beast looks like a lion. Is that the inspiration to Disney's Beast? But the acting is so distracting and old fashion.
This is a much-loved French classic film. Personally, I just can't get over the overly broad acting. I like the art directions and the Beast's castle. The Beast looks like a lion. Is that the inspiration to Disney's Beast? But the acting is so distracting and old fashion.