Fantaisie d'un jour (1955)
Directed by Pierre Cardinal

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Thérèse wins 200 thousand francs to spend at a department story.  Her practically  minded in-laws expect that she will claim something useful but instead she comes back with a lynx cape.  A storm of reproach and anger breaks over Thérèse's head and, in the end, she is glad to be rid of the troublesome object.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Pierre Cardinal
  • Script: Jacques Companéez
  • Cinematographer: Roger Dormoy
  • Music: Joseph Kosma, José Padilla
  • Cast: Yves Deniaud (Papa Bénard), Gaby Morlay (Marcelle Bénard), Suzy Carrier (Thérèse Bénard), Philippe Nicaud (François Chaplar), Jane Sourza (Mathilde Chaplar), Denise Grey (Mme. de Cédillon), Georges Galley (Charlie), Micheline Gary (Monique de Cédillon), Jean Nohain (Le speaker), Jean-Marc Tennberg, Amédée, Picolette, Nicole Regnault, Danik Patisson, Alain Nobis, Simone Logeart
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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