Sa meilleure cliente (1932)
Directed by Pierre Colombier

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Edwige and her young lover Gaston hit upon the idea of opening a beauty parlour which offers youth-restoring treatment. To convince her customers and show the marvellous effects of their cure, Edwige passes herself off as Gaston's mother and pretends to be an old woman who has been miraculously rejuvenated.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Pierre Colombier
  • Script: Louis Verneuil (story), Madeleine Bussy
  • Cinematographer: Victor Arménise, Robert Lefebvre
  • Music: Marcel Pollet
  • Cast: Elvire Popesco (Edwige), René Lefèvre (Gaston), Hélène Robert (Hélène Chervin), André Lefaur (Monsieur Chervin), Charles Prince (Larnois), Marcelle Monthil (Mlle. Yvonne), Henri Kerny (Martin), Noël Darzal (Jiimmy), Yvonne Mirval (La vieille anglaise), André Alerme, Paul Bertrand, Georges Bever, Frank O'Neill, Mercédès Brare, Louise Dauville, Jeanne Juillia, Marthe Riche
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 87 min

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