Ernest le rebelle (1938)

Ernest le rebelle is a French film comedy first released in 1938, directed by Christian-Jaque.  The film is based on a novel by Jacques Perret and stars Fernandel, Pierre Alcover, Arthur Devère, René Génin and Mona Goya.  It has also been released under the title: Ernest the Rebel.  Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.


On a cruise ship bound for South America, Ernest Pic unwittingly attracts the attention of the wealthy Suzanne Gringue, although his gestures are the result of seasickness not amorous intent.  Inevitably, this ends in a fierce altercation with the lady’s husband.  During a stopover, Ernest is distracted by a beautiful native and the boat leaves without him.  With no money and no means of getting home, Ernest has no choice but to find work on a banana plantation.  Appalled by the exploitation he sees, Ernest confronts the plantation’s owner, only to discover it is Gringue, the man he earlier offended on the ocean crossing.  Worse, Gringue’s wife is now more than ever convinced that Ernest is in love with her and is about to free her from a loveless marriage...

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