The Congress of Mother-in-Laws

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Pierre Larquey
Pierre Larquey

Le maire

Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Jeanne Fusier-Gir

La baronne de Courtebise

Dorette Ardenne
Dorette Ardenne

Catherine Moucaille

Raymond Cordy
Raymond Cordy

Le garde chapêtre

Maximilienne
Maximilienne

Madame Moucaille

Georges Rollin
Georges Rollin

Jacques

Colette Régis
Colette Régis

Madame Perchepeinte

Simone Max
Simone Max

Madame Bonnichon

Alain Baugé
Alain Baugé

André

Annick Baugé
Annick Baugé

Dominique de Courtebise

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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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