Service de nuit (1931)
Directed by Henri Fescourt

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

To pay for Gaby's singing lessons, Théodore works as a night butler at the Hotel Babylone and sleeps during the day.  He almost forgets that Gaby is engaged to his son.  Théodore is accused of stealing his wife's pearl necklace, but the police find the real culprit and Théodore can at last sleep in peace.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Henri Fescourt
  • Script: Pierre Maudru, Louis d'Yvré (dialogue), Max Ferner (play), Max Neal (play)
  • Cinematographer: Julius Jaenzon
  • Cast: Marcel Barencey (Théodore Beudraves), Mylo d'Arcylle (Rose Beudraves), Paulette Duvernet (Gaby Beauchamp), Robert Darthez (Darius Beudraves), Gaston Dupray (Camille Ducreux), Paulette Dubost (La petite femme), Anna Lefeuvrier (Sarah), Fred Marche (Isaac), Louis Florencie (Le commissaire), Henri Jullien (Le professeur de chant), Ketty Pierson (Marie), André Numès Fils (Laplotte), Robert Trèves (Le président)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 75 min

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