Toute la famille était là (1948)
Directed by Jean de Marguenat

Drama

Film Synopsis

Tired of his humdrum provincial life, Victor Catignac spends his time writing songs.  Unbeknown to his parents, he goes to Paris and embarks on a new career in cabaret.  Just when he is starting to make a success of his life, his family turns up.  When his father orders him to go back home and work for the local butcher, Victor has no choice but to comply...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean de Marguenat
  • Script: Pierre Léaud, Henry Falk (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Raymond Agnel
  • Music: Henri Verdun
  • Cast: Jean Parédès (Victor Catignac), Jean Tissier (Dudru), André Alerme (Catignac), Marguerite Pierry (La présidente), Katherine Kath (Rita Barbara), Jacques Louvigny (Costecal), Marcel Vallée (Pomard), Jean Dunot (Parmelin), Jacques Dynam (Gaston), Palmyre Levasseur (Une mère), Milly Mathis (L'hôtelière), Jacques Morel (Villediou), Fred Pasquali (Van Bico), Jacqueline Roman (Angélique), Sinoël (Bris), Germaine Stainval (L'infirmière)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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