Le Trou normand
1952 Comedy
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Summary
When the proprietor of the inn “Le Trou normand” dies, everyone in the small
town of Courteville is curious to know who will inherit his estate. To the chagrin
of the dead man’s sister-in-law, the sole beneficiary is his nephew, the hapless
Hyppolite Lemoine. However, Hyppolite will inherit only if he can obtain a school
certificate. Reluctantly, the gawky middle-aged man agrees to go back to school.
His scheming aunt isn’t ready to admit defeat so easily, and intends to use her
beautiful daughter to thwart Hyppolite’s chances in the end-of-year exam…
Review
The most notable thing about this low-key comedy is that it marks the film début
of Brigitte Bardot. Far from being the sex goddess which she became a few years
later, Bardot is cast in the role of a stereotypical nice young woman of her era, although
her screen presence is to be noted. The film will appeal most to fans of the popular
comic actor, Bourvil, whose instant rapport with children is more apparent here than in
any other of his films, illustrating his enduring appeal for the younger generation.
Despite one or two good jokes, the film is slow and dated, with a fairly predictable ending.
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