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The Congress of Mother-in-Laws(1954)
Status: Released
Date: 1954-12-15
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Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
The Baroness de Courtebise presides over an association of mothers-in-law with grievances against their sons-in-law. Armed with her prerogatives, she forbids the marriage of her daughter-in-law to the mayor's nephew, especially as an inheritance is in doubt. The ladies kidnap, the men kidnap, the election campaign turns sour and the Baroness must capitulate. She takes revenge by falling into the mayor's arms.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Burgus Films
Movie: The Congress of Mother-in-Laws
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pierre Larquey
Le maire
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
La baronne de Courtebise
Raymond Cordy
Le garde chapêtre
Maximilienne
Madame Moucaille
Georges Rollin
Jacques
Colette Régis
Madame Perchepeinte
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The Baroness de Courtebise presides over an association of mothers-in-law with grievances against their sons-in-law. Armed with her prerogatives, she forbids the marriage of her daughter-in-law to the mayor's nephew, especially as an inheritance is in doubt. The ladies kidnap, the men kidnap, the election campaign turns sour and the Baroness must capitulate. She takes revenge by falling into the mayor's arms.
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1954-12-15
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