Mr. Peek-a-Boo (1951)
"Le passe-muraille" (original title)

A mild-mannered government bureaucrat discovers that he has the ability to walk through inanimate objects.

Director:

Jean Boyer

Writers:

Michel Audiard (adaptation), Michel Audiard (screenplay),

Stars:

Bourvil, Joan Greenwood, Gérard Oury

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bourvil	...	Léon Dutilleul
Joan Greenwood	...	Susan
Gérard Oury	...	Maurice
Roger Tréville	...	Félix Burdin
Jacques Erwin	...	Gaston
Frédéric O'Brady	...	Le médecin-spécialiste (as O'Brady)
René Worms	...	Un employé au ministère
Nina Myral	...	Mrs. Eloise
André Dalibert
Nicole Riche	...	La dame du deuxième
Germaine Reuver	...	Mme Ménard, la concierge
Jeanne Véniat	...	La sud-américaine
Georges Flateau	...	M. Robert
Edmond Beauchamp	...	Arturo (as Beauchamp)
Henri Crémieux	...	Gustave Lécuyer

Storyline

Léon, a humble civil servant, has the unusual ability to walk through walls, however thick they are. One day, he falls madly in love with a charming hotel thief by the name of Suzan. In order to impress her he poses as Garou-Garou, a dangerous gangster. Mistaken for him, he is arrested and sent to jail but he, of course, leaves his cell(and comes back to it) just as he likes, infuriating the prison warden. But, despite this wonderful gift, he remains shy in the presence of Suzan...

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Plot Keywords:

paris france | based on short story | based on novel

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French English

Release Date:

22 March 1951 (France)

Also Known As:

Mr. Peek-a-Boo

Filming Locations:

Montmartre, Paris 18, Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cité Films, Fides, Silver Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

An English version was made featuring Bourvil, Joan Greenwood, Marcelle Arnold, Payne Williams, Charles Jarrell, Frédéric O'Brady and Monroe. Production manager: Gilbert P. Mandelik.

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Connections

Remade as Le passe-muraille (1977)

User Reviews

Excellent comedy/love story

This is one of the most delightful comedies I've ever seen. Originally viewed on WOR-TV's "Million Dollar Movie" in the 1950's, I've never forgotten it's fabulous plot and characters. Imagine, one day, finding that you can walk through walls! Our hero is fabulously portrayed by Bourvil -- and Joan Greenwood is perfect as a cat burglar. My only regret is that I've not seen this film since the 1950s and wish it were available on video tape!