Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman (French: Monsieur Leguignon lampiste) is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Yves Deniaud, Jane Marken and Bernard Lajarrige.[1][2][3] It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié. It was based on a radio programme and was followed by a sequel Leguignon the Healer in 1954.
| Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Maurice Labro |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | Suzanne Goosens |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jean Lehérissey |
| Edited by | Monique Kirsanoff |
| Music by | Francis Lopez |
Production companies | Latino Consortium Cinema Productions Jason |
| Distributed by | C.E.F. |
Release date | 9 May 1952 (France) |
Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Synopsis edit
A signalman employed by the SNCF constantly has to deal with difficult situations in spite of his well-meaning efforts. After a dispute with a group of children who lay claim to some treasure discovered in a dilapidated shack that he uses, the matter ends up in court.
Cast edit
- Yves Deniaud as Diogène Leguignon
- Jane Marken as Mrs. Leguignon
- Bernard Lajarrige as Mr. Follenfant
- Pierre Larquey as Mr. Petitot
- Roland Armontel as Mr. Maltestu
- Christiane Barry as Louise
- Jean Carmet as Mr. Grosjean, policeman
- Jacques Emmanuel as Mr. Pabroc
- Paul Faivre as Mr. Paulin
- Pierre Magnier as Général de Saint Bouquet
- Henri Niel as M. Chadoul
- Jean Berton as M. Caïman
- Christian Argentin as Advocate
- Georges Baconnet as A local resident
- Paul Mercey as A local resident
- Louis de Funès as A local resident
- Pierre Havet as Le secrétaire de Pabroc
- Albert Duvaleix as Le président de la 9ème chambre correctionnelle
- Marcel Josz as Le président de la 11ème chambre correctionnelle
- Robert Lussac as Le président de la 13ème chambre correctionnelle
- Claude Boissol as Le substitut #1
- Jean Brunel as Le substitut #2
- Georges Tourreil as Le substitut #2
- Alain Chanu as reporter
References edit
- ^ Rège p.582
- ^ Dyer, Ginette Vincendeau p.144
- ^ Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman at IMDb
Bibliography edit
- Dyer, Richard & Vincendeau, Ginette. Popular European Cinema. Routledge, 2013.
- Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
External links edit
- Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman at IMDb
- Monsieur Leguignon, lampiste (1952) at the Films de France
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