La Sonnette d'alarme (1935)
Directed by Christian-Jaque

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

Aged 40, the Parisian bon viveur Bobby has an attack of gout and is forced to give up his life of revelry.  His family comes from the provinces to care for him.  Neglected by her husband, Bobby's niece Geneviève cannot help falling in love with her uncle and the two embark on a love affair.  Bobbly finally gives up his lover so that she can be reconciled with her husband.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Christian-Jaque
  • Cast: Jean Murat (Robert Masselin), Josette Day (Geneviève), Pierre Stéphen (Gaston), Marguerite Pierry (Mme. Toulouzel), Adrien Le Gallo (Lepinchois), Nita Raya (Loulou), Alexandre Arnaudy (Paginot), Charles Lemontier (Ludovic), Pierre Piérade (Le vétérinaire), Christian Argentin (Professeur Bodart), Marcel Vidal (Chanteroy), Christiane Delyne (Simone Bridac), Jean Kolb
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 70 min

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