Ma femme, ma vache et moi (1953)
Directed by Jean-Devaivre

Drama

Film Synopsis

After growing tired of her uneventful life in the country, Marinette leaves her husband Mario and heads off for the bright lights of Paris, determined to make a name for herself as a dancer.  Mario has no intention of letting her go, so without a moment's delay he sets off in pursuit in his van, along with his baby and his precious cow Noéllie.  Mario has his work cut out as he sets about scouring all of the music halls and nightclubs of the city.  Finally, he sees his wife's name on a notice and manages to run her to ground.  By now, Marinette has had a dramatic change of heart.  Dancing no longer appeals to her and she wants only to return to her old life in the country.  She comes to her senses just in time, because Mario's attentions have just been grabbed by a ravishing call girl who is, like Marinette, keen to start a new life...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean-Devaivre
  • Script: Gérard Carlier, André Tabet (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Lucien Joulin
  • Music: Louiguy
  • Cast: Erminio Macario (Mario), Irène Corday (Marinette), Robert Balpo, Jean Daurand, Arthur Devère, Albert Dinan, Jacques Dufilho, Geno Ferny, Michel Galabru, Françoise Lauby, Charles Lemontier, Marguerite Letombe, Maurice Marceau, Raoul Marco, Marcel Meral, Albert Michel, Arlette Poirier, Annette Poivre, Émile Riandreys, Carlo Rizzo
  • Country: Italy / France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 93 min

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