Si ça vous chante (1951)
Directed by Jacques Loew

Drama

Film Synopsis

In Cannes, Eric Vance is a sailor who organises boat trips for rich people.  He bears a striking resemblance to the famous singer Pierre Dudan and is harassed by three young women: Lise, Dudan's former mistress, Joëlle, an adventurer, and Anntoinette, a shopkeeper's daughter.  Against his will, Eric begins to pass himself off as Dudan and appears on stage as the singer at a gala event.  The real Dudan arrives in the nick of time to save his reputation, but takes a pot shot from the overly possessive Lise.  Deserted by his admirers, Eric slips away in the accompany of Antoinette...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jacques Loew
  • Script: Jacques Loew
  • Cinematographer: Henri Decaë
  • Cast: Joëlle Bernard, Blanchette Brunoy, Raymond Bussières, Pierre Dudan, Lise Graf, Geneviève Guitry, Annette Poivre, Howard Vernon, Maria Vincent, Yves Vincent
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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