Last Chance Castle (French: Le château de la dernière chance) is a 1947 French comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Paulin and starring Nathalie Nattier, Robert Dhéry and Julien Carette.[1][2][3] Actress Corinne Calvet appeared in a supporting role, shorted before she found stardom in Hollywood. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Marquet.
| Last Chance Castle | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Jean-Paul Paulin |
| Written by | Henri Troyat Jean-Paul Paulin |
| Produced by | Jean-Paul Paulin |
| Starring | Nathalie Nattier Robert Dhéry Julien Carette |
| Cinematography | Marcel Lucien |
| Edited by | Renée Guérin |
| Music by | Georges Van Parys |
Production company | Francinalp |
| Distributed by | Les Films Lutétia |
Release date | 16 July 1947 |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Synopsis edit
Albert, a despairing man, prepares to commit suicide, but is saved by Professor Patureau-Duparc. The Professor is in need of volunteers for experiments of the new medicine he has invented which can change personalities and give people a positive outlook on life. He is taken to the castle where he flourishes under the treatment, and meets the attractive Yolande.
Cast edit
- Nathalie Nattier as Yolande
- Robert Dhéry as Albert
- Julien Carette as Faustin
- Jean Marchat as Tritonel
- Corinne Calvet as Mme Tritonel
- Pierre Bertin as Le professeur Patureau-Duparc
- Marguerite Pierry as Mme Boze
- Odette Talazac as Une cliente
- Marfa d'Hervilly as Une cliente
- Maryse de Brandt asUne cliente
- Jacques Sommet as Un client
- Albert Michel as L'habilleur
- Luce Fabiole as Le sujet
- Danièle Franconville as Une cliente
- Louis de Funès as Bar Patrion
- Frédéric Mariotti as Un actionnaire
References edit
- ^ Rège p.799
- ^ "Le Château de la dernière chance de Jean-Paul Paulin (1947) - Unifrance". www.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ Djemaa p.41
Bibliography edit
- Djemaa, Pascal. Louis de Funès: le sublime antihéros du cinéma. Autres temps, 2008.
- Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
External links edit
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