Movie: The French, They Are a Funny Race

Top 7 Billed Cast

Jack Buchanan
Jack Buchanan

Le Major Marmaduke Thompson

Martine Carol
Martine Carol

Martine Thompson

Noël-Noël
Noël-Noël

Monsieur Taupin

Totti Truman Taylor
Totti Truman Taylor

Miss Fyfyth

André Luguet
André Luguet

L'éditeur Fusillard

Geneviève Brunet
Geneviève Brunet

Ursula Thompson - la première femme du Major

Paulette Dubost
Paulette Dubost

Madame Taupin

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  • Overview

    An Englishman tries to adapt to life in France

  • Release Date

    1955-12-09

  • Average

    6.333

  • Rating:

    3.2 starts
  • Tagline

    His English wife was a distinguished horsewoman. His French wife distinguished herself in other fields.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    FrançaisEnglish

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