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Fun in the Barracks
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Wikipedia article
'Fun in the Barracks' (French: 'Les Gats de l'escadron ' or 'Les Gaiets de l'escadron') is a 1932 French comedy film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Raimu, Jean Gabin and Fernandel. It was based on a play by Georges Courteline and Edouard Nores. Tourneur was remaking the story, having previously filmed a silent version in 1913.Waldman p.146 The film was one of the most expensive made by Tourneur and was a popular commercial hit.Waldman p.146
Synopsis
The film is set in 1885. It focuses on a group of troops, a mix of regulars and reservists, and their different responses to the daily military routines. A crisis emerges when a General pays a visit while two deserters are still absent.
Cast
* Raimu as Le capitaine Hurluret
* Jean Gabin as Fricot
* Fernandel as Vanderague
* Ren Donnio as Laplote
* Charles Camus as Adjudant Flick
* Pierre Labry as Potiron
* Frdric Muni as Lieutenant Mousseret
* Lucien Nat as Marchal des Logis chef Barnot
* Pierre Ferval as Brigadier Vergisson
* Georges Bever as La Guillaumette
* Paul Azas as Croquebol
* Roland Armontel as Barchetti
* Louis Cari as Fourrier Bernot
* Henry Roussel as Le gnral
* Ketty Pierson as La charcutire
* Jacqueline Brizard as La blanchisseuse
* Mady Berry as Madame Bijou - la cantinire
References
Bibliography
* Waldman, Harry. 'Maurice Tourneur: The Life and Films'. McFarland, 2008.
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