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A Balasaur Score of 80 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 83% of the 231 1930s comedy movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do.
121 audience votes
Key crew
- René ClairDirector
- Georges AuricOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Henri MarchandÉmile
- Raymond CordyLouis
- Rolla FranceJeanne
- Paul OllivierPaul Imaque, l'oncle
- Jacques ShellyPaul
- Germaine AusseyMaud
- Léon LorinLe vieux monsieur sourd
- Vincent HyspaLe vieil orateur
- André MichaudLe contremaitre
- MaximilienneUne invitée au diner
- Alexander D'ArcyLe gigolo
- William BurkeL'ancien détenu
Stills
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Themes
factoryautomationescaped convictsocial satirecandidassembly linelyricalhopeful