''Faites-moi confiance'' ( en, Trust in me), is a
French comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ...
film from 1954, directed by
Gilles Grangier, written by
Francis Blanche
François Jean Blanche, known as "Francis Blanche" (20 July 1921 – 6 July 1974) was a French actor, singer, humorist and author. He was a very popular figure on stage, radio and in films, during the 1950s and 1960s.
Early life
Blanche was ...
, starring
Zappy Max and
Louis de Funès
Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (; 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. He is France's favourite actor, according to a series of polls conducted since the late 1960s, having played over 150 roles in fil ...
.
Plot
The unsuccessful illusionist "Happy Max" intends to marry Hélène Bombardon, the daughter of his boss. This news makes Mr Bombardon so upset that he threatens "Happy Max" to fire him unless he finally creates a really successful stage performance.
Cast
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Zappy Max as Happy Max, the unsuccessful illusionist
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André Gabriello
André Gabriello (1896–1975) was a French film actor. A character actor known for his supporting roles, notable appearances included Jean Renoir's '' Partie de campagne'' (1936) and Maurice Tourneur's ''Cecile Is Dead'' (1944).Waldman p.165 He w ...
as Mr Bombardon, the boss of the music hall
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Jacqueline Noëlle as Gilda
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Francis Blanche
François Jean Blanche, known as "Francis Blanche" (20 July 1921 – 6 July 1974) was a French actor, singer, humorist and author. He was a very popular figure on stage, radio and in films, during the 1950s and 1960s.
Early life
Blanche was ...
as Nicolas
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Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Jeanne Fusier-Gir (1885–1973) was a French stage and film actress. She was married to the painter Charles Gir, and was the mother of the film director François Gir.Rège p. 442
Selected filmography
* '' The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard'' (192 ...
as Mrs Créture
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Colette Ripert as Hélène Bombardon, the daughter of the boss
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Jean-Marc Tennberg as Maklouf
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Pierre Larquey
Pierre Larquey (10 July 1884 – 17 April 1962) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1913 and 1962. Born in Cénac, Gironde, France, he died in Maisons-Laffitte at the age of 77.
Selected filmography
* ''Patr ...
as Merlin
*
Jérôme Goulven as Charlie
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Robert Rollis
Robert Rollis (16 March 1921 - 6 November 2007) was a French actor. He mainly starred as a film actor, but also appeared in television and also in theatre in the 1950s and early 1960s. Amongst many roles, he starred in Yves Robert's '' War of t ...
as Cliquet
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François Joux as Kodifu
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Jean-Pierre Vaguer as Klakmouf
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Louis Blanche Louis may refer to:
* Louis (coin)
* Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name
* Louis (surname)
* Louis (singer), Serbian singer
* HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy
See also
Derived or associated terms
* Lewis ( ...
as the baron
*
Jean Hebey
Jean may refer to:
People
* Jean (female given name)
* Jean (male given name)
* Jean (surname)
Fictional characters
* Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character
* Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations
* J ...
as Kapok
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Serge Berri or
Jacques Marin as Bob
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René Marc as Grégory
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Louis de Funès
Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (; 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. He is France's favourite actor, according to a series of polls conducted since the late 1960s, having played over 150 roles in fil ...
as Tumlatum
References
External links
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Faites-moi confiance (1953)at the ''Films de France''
1954 films
French comedy films
1950s French-language films
French black-and-white films
Films directed by Gilles Grangier
Films scored by Gérard Calvi
1954 comedy films
1950s French films
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