Le Roi des galéjeurs (1940)
Directed by Fernand Rivers

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Shoeshine boy Titin is so madly in love with a singer that he is prepared to confront the latter's protector, a baron.  He does so, in the guise of an insurance man called in on a matter involving a pearl necklace.  The baron is able to keep his pearls, but Titin gets away with the singer.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Fernand Rivers
  • Script: Henri Alibert (dialogue), Raymond Vincy
  • Cinematographer: Joseph-Louis Mundwiller
  • Music: Vincent Scotto
  • Cast: Henri Alibert (Titin), Raymond Aimos (Falinette), Claude May (Nina), René Sarvil (Flanelle), Marcel Vallée (Le baron), Sinoël, Rivers Cadet, Henri Arius, Pierrette Chanel, Fernand Flament, Germaine Gerlata, Marcel Maupi, Mado Stelli
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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