Sans tambour ni trompette (1949) Directed by Roger Blanc
Comedy
aka: Without Trumpet or Drum
Film Synopsis
Determined to prove that he is of noble blood, Monsieur Barbezieux de
Saint-Rosay invites to his château Saint-Rosay, a man who lives
in Scotland. The four daughter of the household are pleased when
four cousins turn up, in the company of the one who has a legitimate
claim to the family.
It was American film noir and pulp fiction that kick-started the craze for thrillers in 1950s France and made it one of the most popular and enduring genres.