Trois artilleurs en vadrouille (1938) Directed by René Pujol
Comedy
Film Synopsis
A young man is in love with the daughter of a colonel, but the latter
is doggedly opposed to their marriage. To make his fortune, the
young man involves himself in the affairs of his two friends, a
pharmacist and a grocer, but only causes more trouble for himself...
Cast: Monique Joyce, Pierre Larquey, Marguerite Pierry, Gisèle Préville, Madeleine Suffel, Roland Toutain
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 90 min
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