Touche à tout (1935)
Directed by Jean Dréville

Drama

Film Synopsis

On the same day that he is dismissed, a young schoolteacher learns that he has inherited a vast fortune. His innate generosity compels him to try to do good, somewhat clumsily, to those who abuse him. A maid come to his rescue before he loses his entire fortune.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean Dréville
  • Script: Roger Ferdinand (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Léonce-Henri Burel, Billy Elsom
  • Music: Jacques Belasco
  • Cast: Fernand Gravey (Georges Martin dit Touche-à-Tout), Suzy Vernon (Madeleine), Colette Darfeuil (Madame Corbin), Palau (Monsieur Corbin), Jules Berry (Bressac), Robert Clermont (Le maître d'hôtel), Geno Ferny (Le notaire), Pierre Feuillère (Le collègue), Bernard Optal (Le liftier), Guy Rapp (Le réceptionniste), Roger Ferdinand (Un client de l'agence), Jacques Beauvais (Un joueur), Robert Ralphy (Un client), Simone Alex, Henri Duval, Robert Guillon, Barbara La May, Charles Léger
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 117 min

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