Son excellence Antonin (1935) Directed by Charles-Félix Tavano
Comedy
Film Synopsis
Antonin, a dogsbody in a luxurious hotel, cannot believe his good
fortune when he wins seven million francs on the lottery.
Instantly, he finds he has become the centre of attention. His
employer advances him the money he needs to buy some fine clothes and
puts him into his most sumptuous apartment. The Baron de la Tour
teaches him good manners and his employer's wife intends that he should
marry his daughter. When the newspapers announce that Antonin
does not know who is father is, three individuals promptly turn up to
claim him as their son. Then, one morning, Antonin notices that
his winning lottery ticket has been stolen...
Cast: Raymond Cordy (Antonin),
Josette Day (Betty),
Sylvia Bataille,
André Berley,
Jeanne Helbling,
Thérèse Kolb,
Germaine Reuver
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 90 min
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