Madame Husson looks over her town in vain for a girl who can be crowned with the traditional garland of roses symbolizing innocence,so picks a boy.After which the lad, drunk from celebrating, loses his innocence in a place of debauchery.
If you're looking for a light watch tonight, He (or Le Rosier de Madame Husson if you want to be fancy) is probably worth your time. It’s perfect for fans of old-school French comedy who don't mind a bit of mean-spirited irony. If you need high-octane pacing or complex camera work, you will absolutely hate this. Ferna...
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"If you're looking for a light watch tonight, He (or Le Rosier de Madame Husson if you want to be fancy) is probably worth your time. It’s perfect for fans of old-school French comedy who don't mind a bit of mean-spirited irony. If you need high-octane pacing or complex camera work, you will absolutely hate this. Fernandel plays Isidore, the town simpleton. He’s got that rubbery face that can do more work in one second than most modern actors do in a whole feature. Watching him try to navigate t..."
Russell Spaulding, Guy de Maupassant
France
1920 · IMDb —
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