The Revenge of Roger(1946)

The Revenge of Roger is a period drama following a wealthy man who returns to France under an assumed identity, seeking retribution for past wrongs. Roger Laroque, now rich and calling himself William Farnell, discovers his wife died of heartbreak during his absence, and his daughter Suzanne has fallen in love with Raymond de Noirville—son of Roger's former mistress. Determined to settle old scores, Roger enlists trusted allies to orchestrate an elaborate, calculated revenge. The film explores themes of betrayal, loss, and the destructive nature of vengeance as Roger navigates the collision between his hidden past and present circumstances.