The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
An honest and naive schoolteacher gets a lesson in how the world works outside the classroom, when a rich Baron and his mistress use the teacher's name and outstanding reputation in a crooked business scheme.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Harry d'Abbadie d'ArrastDirector
- Ben HechtScreenplay
- Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John BarrymoreAuguste A. Topaze
- Myrna LoyCoco
- Reginald MasonBaron Philippe de La Tour-La Tour
- Jobyna HowlandBaroness Hortense de La Tour-La Tour
- Jackie SearlCharlemagne de La Tour-La Tour
- Albert ContiHenri de Fairville
- Frank ReicherDr. Stegg
- Luis AlberniDr. Bomb
- Lowden AdamsJoseph
Stills
Themes
paris, francesatireschool teacherpre-code