Le Tampon du capiston (1930)
Directed by Joe Francis, Jean Toulout

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Thinking that Cochu, a low-ranking soldier, has inherited a fortune, an old maid makes up her mind to marry him.  Unfortunately, Cocho has already given his heart, to a servant.  After a serious of misunderstandings, Cochu marries the girl of his dreams, and the old maid follows suit, marrying for love rather than money.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Joe Francis, Jean Toulout
  • Script: Jacques Bever (story), André Mouézy-Éon (story), Alfred Vercourt (story)
  • Cinematographer: René Guichard, Maurice Guillemin
  • Cast: Hélène Hallier (Yvonne), Bach (Cochu), Henry Laverne (Capitaine Reverchon), Charles Prince (Maître Pouponnet), Alice Tissot (Hortense), Oléo (Mélanie), Georges Dorival (Le commandant Fourcadel), Louis Pré Fils (Briffoteau), Georges Despaux (Le Margis), Edouard Rousseau (Chasseur)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 62 min

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