Is it worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for 1930s French slapstick where people run in and out of rooms while waving their arms, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you need a plot that actually makes sense or characters who don’t screech at each other, skip it. It’s light, it’s loud, and it’s very much a pro...
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Giuseppe Guarino
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"Is it worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for 1930s French slapstick where people run in and out of rooms while waving their arms, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you need a plot that actually makes sense or characters who don’t screech at each other, skip it. It’s light, it’s loud, and it’s very much a product of its time. Fernandel is doing his thing—that rubbery face of his is always fun to watch, even when the script is running on fumes. 🎭 The vibe The whole thing feels like a ..."
Louis Kerly
Raoul Praxy, Jean-Louis Bouquet
France
1934 · IMDb 7.3
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