Si jeunesse savait (1948)
Directed by André Cerf

Comedy

Film Synopsis

When he releases a genie from a vase, a wealthy banker is granted one wish.  Without hesitation, the banker asks that he may become a young man once more, whilst retaining all his hard-earned experience.  The immediate result of this magical transformation is that the bank goes bust, as it has apparently lost its highly respected owner.  In the end, the unfortunate banker comes to realise the virtues of age...
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Cerf
  • Script: Raymond Bernard, André Cerf
  • Cinematographer: Marc Fossard
  • Music: Paul Misraki
  • Cast: Jules Berry (Charles Vigne), Suzet Maïs (Mathilde), Jean Tissier (Gégène), Saturnin Fabre (Abdul), Paul Azaïs (Paulo), Sinoël (Gédéon), Christian Argentin (Vilmotte), Claude Bertin (Charles Vigne junior), Lucien Blondeau (L'antiquaire), Max Dalban (P'tit Louis), Olivier Darrieux (Un bandit), Monique Dubois (Yvette), Lucas Gridoux (Le producteur), Pierre Juvenet (Bajaudel), Paul Lluís (Le psychiatre), Arlette Merry (Martine), Huguette Montréal (La nurse), Robert Moor (Le médecin), Jacqueline Plessis (La cliente), Jacques Roussel (Un actionnaire)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 95 min

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