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directed by

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and starring

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and

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.Parish p.16 The film's sets were designed by the

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Synopsis

A shy young man working in the

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becomes entranced with a

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he meets and sets out to win her over.

Cast

as Sophie Rondeau *

as Bernard Monod *

as Edmée Rondeau *

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as Le directeur des Editions du Soleil *

Hélène Duc Marcelle Duc (22 March 1917 – 23 November 2014), known professionally as Hélène Duc, was a French actress. She appeared in ''Edward and Caroline'' (1951), '' Je sais rien, mais je dirai tout'' (1973), and '' Tanguy'' (2001). Duc played the ...

as La femme du directeur des Editions du Soleil *

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as L'agent *

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as Le professeur de danse *

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as Gillian *

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as Joséphine *

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as Le docteur *

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as Le directeur des Editions Saint-Vincent-de-Paul *

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as L'éditeur de chansons *

Roger Pierre Roger Pierre (30 August 1923 – 23 January 2010) was a French comedian and actor. Early life Roger Pierre was born on 30 August 1923 in Paris, France. Career Pierre and Jean-Marc Thibault were one of France's most popular comedy acts. Working r ...

as Marcel *

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as Le commissaire

References

Bibliography

* Parish, James Robert. ''Film Actors Guide: Western Europe''. Scarecrow Press, 1977.

External links

* 1962 films 1962 comedy films French drama films 1960s French-language films Films directed by Michel Boisrond Italian comedy films 1960s French films 1960s Italian films {{1960s-France-film-stub