Carnaval (1953)

Director:

Henri Verneuil

Writers:

Emile Mazaud (play), Marcel Pagnol

Stars:

Henri Arius, Alexandre Arnaudy, Antonin Berval

Cast

Credited cast:
Henri Arius	...	Mayor
Alexandre Arnaudy	...	Le curé (as Arnaudy)
Antonin Berval	...	Le commissaire
Charles Blavette	...	Lambrequin
Pauline Carton	...	Toinette
Géo Dorlys	...	L'éveillé
Saturnin Fabre	...	Dr. Caberlot
Fernandel	...	Dardamelle
Manuel Gary	...	Arthur
Josselin	...	Un homme
Michel Marsay	...	Monsieur Arthur
Jean Mello	...	Premier Client
Max Mouron	...	Rostaing
Nina Myral	...	La présidente des filles repenties
Jacqueline Pagnol	...	Francine Dardamelle

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

mayor | based on play

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

26 July 1953 (France)

Also Known As:

Meine Frau betrügt mich

Company Credits

Production Co:

Societe Nouvelle des Films Marcel Pagnol

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

A must see movie

This does not show up on lists of classic Pagnol movies with Marius or The Baker's Wife, but I don't know why. The dialogue is brilliant, up to Pagnol's best. And Fernandel, an underrated actor, is truly magnificent here as a husband who believes he has been cheated on by his wife. Rather than hide in shame, he announces to the world that his is a cuckold, and is astounded to see how the rest of the community reacts. The movie is definitely Fernandel's, and he is so good that you sit in amazement at his talent and depth.

This is what they call an "undiscovered gem." Discover it. You will be glad you did.