Le Printemps, l'automne et l'amour
1955 Comedy / Drama / Romance   

 

Review
This lesser known Fernandel comedy features the great French comic hero in one of his most poignant roles.  The fragility of the May to September love affair is beautifully characterised, with enchanting performances from Fernandel and Nicole Berger, although it is perhaps Claude Nollier’s portrayal of the sharp-tongued and manipulative sister-in-law who steals the show.

© James Travers 2002

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  Director: Gilles Grangier
Starring: Fernandel, Nicole Berger, Andrex, Georges Chamarat, Denise Grey

Synopsis
A wealthy nougat manufacturer, Fernand Sarrazin, saves a young girl, Cécilia, from drowning.  In her gratitude, Cécilia falls in love with him and, despite the difference in their ages, the two get married.  The union does not please Fernand’s sister-in-law, Julie, who intends to separate the happy couple.  She contrives for Cécilia to meet and fall in love with a young pianist, Jean...

Credits
  • Director: Gilles Grangier
  • Script: Gilles Grangier, Henri Jeanson, Jean Manse, based on the novel "Noël Sarrasin" de Raymond Asso
  • Photo: Armand Thirard
  • Music: Claude Valery
  • Cast: Fernandel (Fernand ’Noël’ Sarrazin), Nicole Berger (Cécilia), Andrex (Blancard), Georges Chamarat (Bourriol), Denise Grey (La cliente), Gaston Rey (Antoine Sarrazin), Maria Zanoli (Anais), Jacqueline Noëlle (Monique), Mag-Avril (La première commère), Madeleine Sylvain (Mme. Calvette)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Runtime: 95 min; B&W
  • Aka: Spring, Autumn and Love



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