The New Gentlemen (1929)
The plot focuses on Gaillac (Albert Prejean), an electrician employed by the Paris Opera. In love with gorgeous ballerina Suzanne (Gaby Morlay), Gaillac must play second fiddle to Suzanne's wealthy "protector," powerful politician Count Montoire (Henry Roussell). When the Opera personnel go on strike, Gaillac is appointed leader of the strikers, doing his job so well that he is ultimately elected Secretary of Labor in the French cabinet. Now on equal footing with Montoire, Gaillac is at last a "worthy" suitor for Suzanne -- who can't make up her mind between her two well-connected admirers, leading to a political rivalry the likes of which Paris has never seen. This harmless political satire ended up being banned by the French government for undermining "the dignity of Parliament and its ministers". (moviefone.com)
Cast
- Albert Préjean - Jacques Gaillac
- Gaby Morlay - Susanne Verrier
- Charles Barrois - Theatre director
- Henry Roussel - Comte de Montoire Grandpre
- Léon Arvel - President
- Guy Ferrant - Reporter
- Henri Valbel - Policeman Morin
- Gustave Hamilton - L' Huissier
- Georges Deneubourg - De Courcieux
- Christian Gérard
Screenplay
- Francis de Croisset (Theatre Play)
- Robert de Flers (Theatre Play)
- Jacques Feyder
- Charles Spaak
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New Gentlemen about?
- The plot focuses on Gaillac (Albert Prejean), an electrician employed by the Paris Opera. In love with gorgeous ballerina Suzanne (Gaby Morlay), Gaillac must play second fiddle to Suzanne's wealthy "protector," powerful politician Count Montoire (Henry Roussell). When the Opera personnel go on strike, Gaillac is appointed leader of the strikers, doing his job so well that he is ultimately elected Secretary of Labor in the French cabinet. Now on equal footing with Montoire, Gaillac is at last a "worthy" suitor for Suzanne -- who can't make up her mind between her two well-connected admirers, leading to a political rivalry the likes of which Paris has never seen. This harmless political satire ended up being banned by the French government for undermining "the dignity of Parliament and its ministers". (moviefone.com)
- Who directed The New Gentlemen?
- The New Gentlemen was directed by Jacques Feyder.
- Who stars in The New Gentlemen?
- The New Gentlemen stars Albert Préjean, Gaby Morlay, Charles Barrois, Henry Roussel, Léon Arvel, Guy Ferrant.
- How long is The New Gentlemen?
- The New Gentlemen has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The New Gentlemen?
- The New Gentlemen is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was The New Gentlemen produced?
- The New Gentlemen was produced in France.