The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Famous author Bretonneau gets his ghost writer Moluchet to impersonate the notorious criminal Jim la Houlette and pretend to steal a manuscript to boost the sales of their novels.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean GuittonWriter
- André BerthomieuDirector
Cast
- FernandelMoluchet
- Jacques VarennesMaitre Clisson
- Louis FlorencieBretonneau
- Mireille PerreyPauline Bretonneau
- Henri TrévouxPublisher
- Jean DaxPresident of the tribunal
- Paul FaivrePrison guard
- Jean DiénerAttorney General
- Marcelle RexianeMaid
- Marguerite MorenoMarquise de la Verriere