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Extenuating Circumstances (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Extenuating Circumstances' (French: 'Circonstances attnuantes') is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Michel Simon, Suzanne Dants and Arletty.The A to Z of French Cinema p.294
It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier.
Synopsis
A retired judge known for his harsh views on law and order, leaves for a seaside holiday with his wife. However just outside Paris their car breaks down and they are forced to spend the night in a hotel which is a notorious haunt for criminals.
Cast
* Michel Simon as M. Gaetan Le Sentencier, 'La Sentence'
* Suzanne Dants as Mme Nathalie Le Sentencier
* Dorville as Jules Le Bouic
* Arletty as Marie Qu'a-d'a
* Franois Simon as La poupe
* Andrex as Mme de Dieu
* Robert Arnoux as Gabriel, the chauffeur
* Jeanine Roger as Gabriel's Girlfriend
* Robert Ozanne as Cinq de Canne
* Georges Lannes as Coup de Chsse
* Liliane Lesaffre as Lontine Le Bouic
* Mila Parly as La Panthre
* mile Saint-Ober as Coco
References
Bibliography
* Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. 'The A to Z of French Cinema'. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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