Famille nombreuse (1934)
Directed by André Hugon

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Follenfant, the father of a large family, must undertake his military service, somewhat later than usual.  As luck would have it, he closely resembles his commanding officer, who is cripplingly shy.  Thanks to their physical resemblance, and also to Follenfant's skill as a ventriloquist, the two men arrive at a mutually advantageous arrangement...
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Hugon
  • Script: Paul Fékété (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Marc Bujard, Georges Kostal, Jean Lallier, Pierre Lebon
  • Music: Jacques Janin, Vincent Scotto, René Sylviano
  • Cast: Jeanne Boitel (Irène de Grange), Janine Borelli (Marinette), Georges Milton (Hector Follenfant et le commandant Hubert du Tranchant de l'Epée), Christiane Isola (La cantinière), Robert Le Vigan (L'adjudant-chef Sandri), André Dubosc (Le maître d'hôtel), Adrien Le Gallo (L'inspecteur de l'hygiène), Rivers Cadet (Le médecin-chef), Sinoël (Le vieux forain), Louis Scott (Le colonel), André Bervil (Dugland), Henri Vilbert (L'adjudant Broche), Alain (Un fils Follenfant), Ariane Borg, Rachel Devirys, Armand Larcher, Turcaret, Paul Velsa
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 113 min

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