Casimir
1950 Comedy
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Summary
Success may so far have eluded him in his chosen career but Casimir is
certain that he will soon make enough money as a travelling salesman to
allow him to marry his beloved fiancée. The reason for his
confidence is the miniature vacuum cleaner – the answer to every
housewife’s prayer. Things do not start out well for Casimir as
he tries to foist this latest marvel on a wary world. Doors that are
opened to him are quickly slammed in his face. Entering a
mental institution, he is almost certified as a madman. Then he is
mistaken for a well-known abstract artist by a hot-blooded woman from
South America. She is determined that he, Casimir, is the love of
her life and would rather kill him than let another woman possess
him. Not a very promising start...
Review
Whilst it now feels dated and painfully lacking in sophistication, this
lightweight comedy was an appropriate vehicle for popular
actor-comedian Fernandel, allowing him once more to delight his
audience with his portrayal of a likeable simpleton who has a knack of
getting into trouble. The rambling narrative, bland
characterisation and lazy direction do little to endear the film to a
modern audience, but Fernandel’s unfaltering charm and some inspired visual jokes – particularly the
"three feet in the bed" gag – just about make the film worth watching.
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