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'Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman' (French: 'Monsieur Leguignon lampiste') is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Yves Deniaud, Jane Marken and Bernard Lajarrige.Rge p.582Dyer, Ginette Vincendeau p.144 It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Bouti. It was based on a radio programme and was followed by a sequel 'Leguignon the Healer' in 1954.

Synopsis



A signalman employed by the SNCF constantly has to deal with difficult situations in spite of his well-meaning efforts. After a dispute with a group of children who lay claim to some treasure discovered in a dilapidated shack that he uses, the matter ends up in court.

Cast



* Yves Deniaud as Diogne Leguignon

* Jane Marken as Mrs. Leguignon

* Bernard Lajarrige as Mr. Follenfant

* Pierre Larquey as Mr. Petitot

* Roland Armontel as Mr. Maltestu

* Christiane Barry as Louise

* Jean Carmet as Mr. Grosjean, policeman

* Jacques Emmanuel as Mr. Pabroc

* Paul Faivre as Mr. Paulin

* Pierre Magnier as Gnral de Saint Bouquet

* Henri Niel as M. Chadoul

* Jean Berton as M. Caman

* Christian Argentin as Advocate

* Georges Baconnet as A local resident

* Paul Mercey as A local resident

* Louis de Funs as A local resident

* Pierre Havet as Le secrtaire de Pabroc

* Albert Duvaleix as Le prsident de la 9me chambre correctionnelle

* Marcel Josz as Le prsident de la 11me chambre correctionnelle

* Robert Lussac as Le prsident de la 13me chambre correctionnelle

* Claude Boissol as Le substitut #1

* Jean Brunel as Le substitut #2

* Georges Tourreil as Le substitut #2

* Alain Chanu as reporter

References



Bibliography



*Dyer, Richard & Vincendeau, Ginette. 'Popular European Cinema'. Routledge, 2013.

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


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