Trois Argentins à Montmartre (1941) Directed by André Hugon
Drama
Film Synopsis
The guitar player Moncho and singer Roberto arrive in Paris with their
manager, hoping to find fame and fortune. They take rooms in a
Montmartre boarding house which is home to a remarkable assortment of
music hall and circus artists. It is here that they make the
acquaintance of Maria-Rosa, who joins their act and with whom they will
find the fame that has so far eluded them.
Cast:George Rigaud (Gaston),
Paloma de Sandoval (Maria-Rosa),
Pierre Brasseur (Toninett),
Milly Mathis (Mathilde),
Oscar Aleman (Moncho),
Rafael Medina (Roberto),
Édouard Delmont (Sacrifice),
Simone Barillier,
Pierrette Chanel,
Yvette Dinville,
Ferrario,
Serge Gleboff,
Léocardi,
Ketty Meganck,
Moncayo,
René Novan,
André Pollack,
Pourtrait,
Vallée Valdy,
Jean Weber
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 90 min
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