La Parade du rire(1948)
A debate on the definition of the word laughter, organized by Madame de Saint-Jules and two academicians, illustrated by film extracts, turns into a huge battle of cream pies.
Movie: La Parade du rire
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Mr. de la Bergère
Mr. Feuillage
Mrs. de Saint-Jules
Mr. Pouillouze
Mr. de Saint-Jules
The girl
Mr. Couci
Piton
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A debate on the definition of the word laughter, organized by Madame de Saint-Jules and two academicians, illustrated by film extracts, turns into a huge battle of cream pies.
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1948-03-26
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