Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white comedies where everyone speaks at 100 miles per hour, sure. If you prefer movies that actually make sense by the time the credits roll, maybe look elsewhere. It's the kind of film that plays best on a rainy Sunday when you just want something light and slig...
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René Guissart
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white comedies where everyone speaks at 100 miles per hour, sure. If you prefer movies that actually make sense by the time the credits roll, maybe look elsewhere. It's the kind of film that plays best on a rainy Sunday when you just want something light and slightly baffling. Fernand Gravey is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. He has this frantic energy that keeps the whole thing from sinking, even when the plot starts to feel like it’s..."
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Paul Armont, Marcel Gerbidon
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