Lafraise and Plumard, two rookies on the ship Le Victorieux, are on leave in the port of Toulon. At a time they get lost and in order to escape the Navy patrolmen, they disguise themselves and board a train.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s slapstick and the sheer, magnetic absurdity of Fernandel, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you get annoyed by movies that rely entirely on 'everyone is stupid except the protagonists' logic, then steer clear. This is a movie for a rainy Sunday when you don’...
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Maurice Cammage
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s slapstick and the sheer, magnetic absurdity of Fernandel, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you get annoyed by movies that rely entirely on 'everyone is stupid except the protagonists' logic, then steer clear. This is a movie for a rainy Sunday when you don’t want to think too hard. It’s light, it’s fluffy, and it’s mostly just an excuse for Fernandel to act like a total goofball. The Setup Lafraise and Plumard are just trying to get..."
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