''Love in Jamaica'' (French: ''À la Jamaïque'') is a 1957 French

musical comedy film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serve merely as breaks ...

directed by

André Berthomieu André Berthomieu (16 February 1903 – 10 April 1960) was a French screenwriter and film director. He was married to the actress Line Noro. Selected filmography Director * '' Not So Stupid'' (1928) * '' The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard'' (1929) * ...

and starring

Luis Mariano Luis Mariano Eusebio González García (13 August 1914 – 14 July 1970), also known as Luis Mariano, was a popular tenor of Spanish origin who achieved celebrity in 1946 with "La belle de Cadix" ("The Beautiful Lady of Cadix") an operetta by ...

Jane Sourza Jane Sourza (1902–1969) was a French stage and film actress.Goble p.480 She was in a long-term relationship with the actor Raymond Souplex. Selected filmography * ''Radio Surprises'' (1940) * ''An Artist with Ladies'' (1952) * ''Naked in the Wi ...

and Paquita Rico.Rège p.726 It is an

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, adapted from a stage work composed by Francis Lopez. The film's

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was by

Raymond Nègre Raymond Nègre was a French art director active in the film industry during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.Hayward p.241 Selected filmography * '' My First Love'' (1945) * '' Resistance'' (1945) * '' Not So Stupid'' (1946) * '' Women's Games'' (1946 ...

. It was shot at the Franstudios in

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Cast

as Manoël Martinez *

as Annie Krüschen * Paquita Rico as Olivia de Montana * Gisèle Robert as Gilda *

Fernand Sardou Fernand Sardou (September 18, 1910 – January 31, 1976La Gloire de Pagnol
p. 235.) was a French singer ...

as Maxime de Sainte-Maxime *

Darry Cowl Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French comedian, actor and musician. He won a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2004 for his role as a concierge in '' Pas sur la bouche'' (''Not on ...

as Pater noster *

Frédéric Duvallès Frédéric Duvallès (1884–1971) was a French film actor.Hayward p.383 He was often simply credited as Duvallès. Selected filmography * '' The Wonderful Day'' (1932) * ''Companion Wanted'' (1932) * '' Dora Nelson'' (1935) * '' The King'' (1936 ...

as Simon Legrand * Gaston Orbal as Le capitaine *

Georges Aminel Georges Aminel (1922–2007) was a French stage, film and television actor.Biggs p.221 His father was from Martinique. Selected filmography * ''Dangerous Turning'' (1954) * ''Love in Jamaica'' (1957) * '' Illegal Cargo'' (1958) * '' Action Man'' ...

as Pépito * Bernard Dumaine *

Christian Duvaleix Christian Duvaleix (1923–1979) was a French stage and film actor. He was born in Tunis which was then part of French Tunisia, the son of Albert Duvaleix. He was a character actor appearing in a number of supporting roles. He was one of the memb ...

Maurice Nasil Maurice may refer to: People *Saint Maurice (died 287), Roman legionary and Christian martyr *Maurice (emperor) or Flavius Mauricius Tiberius Augustus (539–602), Byzantine emperor * Maurice (bishop of London) (died 1107), Lord Chancellor and L ...

Madeleine Suffel Madeleine Suffel (1899–1974) was a French film and stage actress.Palmer & Michael p.274 She played supporting roles in a number of films from the early 1930s onwards. Selected filmography * ''A Rare Bird'' (1935) * '' School for Coquettes'' (19 ...

Maurice Teynac Maurice Teynac (1915–1992) was a French actor. In 1948 he starred in the film '' The Lame Devil'' under Sacha Guitry. In 1954 he appeared in London's West End in J.B. Priestley's poorly reviewed play ''The White Countess''. Selected filmogr ...

Louis Villor Louis may refer to: * Louis (coin) * Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name * Louis (surname) * Louis (singer), Serbian singer * HMS Louis, HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy See also

Derived or associated te ...

* Nono Zammit

References

Bibliography

* Philippe Rège. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

* 1957 films 1957 musical comedy films French musical comedy films 1950s French-language films Films directed by André Berthomieu Operetta films 1950s French films {{musical-comedy-film-stub