Right at the opening credits, it says "Fernandel... in French Touch"; apparently he was actually an accomplished singer and actor, but was not the most handsome man around. he was mentioned in a story by French writer Camus. Here, Mario is a common sheep shearer, who starts cutting womens' hair. and even providing more services to the wives... so much talking. it started out as a play by Armont & Garbidon. moves right along. when his wife finds out that he's flirting with all these rich, high society women, she gets very jealous. and rightly so! how can Mario prove to his wife that it's all for show, to keep them coming back for more styling sessions...? directed by Jean Boyer; he was clearly best known for Chocolat... (he was nominated for FIVE oscars for that one.) Produced by Hoche, French film company, which seems to have made films in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s. this one on the Cinemoi channel. it's really good. in french, with subtitles. was fun to listen to the français!
Review of French Touch
