Character Relationship Map: Quadrille

Characters

• Philippe de Morannes, journaliste (played by Sacha Guitry) — protagonist

  Philippe is a journalist who has been in a six-year relationship with Paulette Nanteuil. When he discovers her affair with Carl Erickson, he is deeply hurt and increasingly resentful, yet tries to pre...

• Paulette Nanteuil (played by Gaby Morlay) — supporting

  Paulette is a performer whose stable six-year relationship with Philippe de Morannes is shattered by her sudden fascination with Carl Erickson. Torn between Philippe's security and her overwhelming pa...

• Claudine André, journaliste (played by Jacqueline Delubac) — supporting

  Claudine is a journalist who arranges an exclusive interview with the celebrated American actor Carl Erickson. Hoping to avoid the crowd of reporters around him, she becomes involved in the profession...

• Carl Erickson (as George Grey) (played by Georges Grey) — supporting

  Carl is a celebrated American actor who becomes fascinated by Paulette after seeing her perform. He pursues her through a private dinner and begins an affair with her, later speaking of marriage and a...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Philippe de Morannes, journaliste → Claudine André, journaliste (Professional Peer) — They share the same professional field, although no direct collaboration is described.

  The plot identifies both Philippe and Claudine as journalists.

• Claudine André, journaliste → Carl Erickson (as George Grey) (Professional Interviewer) — Claudine has a journalistic relationship with Carl through an arranged exclusive interview.

  Claudine arranges an exclusive interview with the celebrated American actor Carl Erickson, hoping to avoid the crowd of reporters around him.

• Paulette Nanteuil → Carl Erickson (as George Grey) (Romantic Lovers) — Their sudden affair develops into an intense passion that destabilizes Paulette's previous relationship.

  Carl becomes fascinated by Paulette, takes her to a private dinner at the Ritz, and their encounter becomes an affair.

• Philippe de Morannes, journaliste → Paulette Nanteuil (Romantic Long-Term Partner) — They share a long-standing romantic relationship threatened by Paulette's affair with Carl.

  The plot states that Philippe and Paulette have been together for six years, although their relationship is beginning to weaken.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Philippe de Morannes, journaliste → Carl Erickson (as George Grey) (Conflict Rival) — Philippe and Carl compete emotionally for Paulette's commitment.

  Philippe discovers Paulette's affair with Carl and becomes hurt and increasingly resentful while Carl imagines a future with her.

Story Analysis

A long relationship, a sudden affair, and an impossible choice trap Philippe, Paulette, and Carl between forgiveness and passion.

Plot Progression

1. A Fragile Public Story — Philippe and Paulette have been together for six years, but their relationship is losing its appearance of stability. They agree to claim that they will be on the Riviera while Claudine arranges an in...
2. The Actor's Sudden Fascination — Carl sees Paulette perform and becomes fascinated by her. His private invitation to the Ritz overcomes her initial resistance and begins an affair.
3. Forgiveness Under Pressure — Philippe discovers the affair and is deeply hurt, but he asks Paulette to return and claims to forgive her. Paulette remains unable to abandon Carl.
4. Security Against Passion — Paulette is torn between her long relationship with Philippe and her extraordinary passion for Carl. Carl speaks of marriage, while the question of Paulette's permanent choice becomes increasingly dan...
5. The Unresolved Consequence — Paulette takes pills in a suicide attempt, and those around her wait anxiously as she recovers. She hopes Philippe will forgive her, while Carl's hope of marriage remains unresolved.