Vous n'avez rien à déclarer? (1937) Directed by Léo Joannon
Comedy
aka: Confessions of a Newlywed
Film Synopsis
The celebrated entomologist Monsieur Papillot couldn't be happier when his daughter Paulette
marries his shy assistant, Edmond. His wife is less keen on the union and intends
to exploit any occasion which may lead to a divorce. Her wish is that Paulette will
marry Coco La Baule, the son of her own secret lover. Such an opportunity arrives
when the newly weds return early from their honeymoon. Edmond tells his stepfather
the bad news. Whilst making love to Paulette on the train, he was interrupted by
a customs inspector. Since then, every time he approaches his wife with amorous
intent, his head is filled with the words “Have you anything to declare?” Realising
that his daughter's marriage is in jeopardy, Papillot consults a psychologist and then
decides to seek help from the women of a dubious nightclub…
Script: Maurice Hennequin, Pierre Veber, Yves Allégret, Jean Anouilh (dialogue), Jean Aurenche
Cinematographer: Jean Bachelet
Music: Casimir Oberfeld
Cast:Raimu (Jules Papillot),
Sylvia Bataille (Paulette Papillot),
Pierre Brasseur (Edmond Trivelin),
Pauline Carton (Angèle),
André Alerme (Helois de la Baule),
Germaine Aussey (Evelyne),
Jean Brochard (Le balayeur),
Blanchette Brunoy (Une girl),
Marie-Jacqueline Chantal (La femme de ménage),
Saturnin Fabre (Le professeur Puget),
Gabrielle Fontan (Une invitée au mariage),
Annie France (Une girl),
Georgius (Le chansonnier),
Nadine Gilbert (Une girl),
Henri Guisol (Coco de la Baule),
René Génin (Le second du professeur),
Claire Gérard (L'habilleuse),
Vincent Hyspa (Un collègue du professeur Puget),
Roger Legris (Un admiorateur du chansonnier),
Marcel Maupi (Un client au 'Noir et Blanc')
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 102 min
Aka:Confessions of a Newlywed
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