The Postman from Longjumeau (1936)
Adapted from the Famous Opera by ADOLPHE ADAM
La Marquise de Pompadour desires the best tenor in France for her opera company, and after an extensive search in the provinces, Chapelou is selected and forced to leave his bride-of-an-hour to go to Paris. Alfer seeing the handsome tenor, the Marquise decides not to let his bride, Madeliane, join him in Paris. Graf de Latour, banished from the court for his bawdy song about La Pompadour, goes to the town where Chapelou has left his bride and sees an opportunity to get even. He takes Madeleine in hand and after exhaustive grooming and make-over he returns to court with her as his banishment has been lifted, and Chepelou, failing to recognize hie own wife, falls in love with her.
Director: Karel Lamač
Release Date: January 14, 1936
Cast
- Carl Esmond - Chapelou, der Postillon von Lonjumeau
- Leo Slezak - Graf de Latour
- Lucie Englisch - Lucienne
- Rudolf Carl - Bijou
- Hans Thimig - Pierre Touche, Dorfbarbier
- Rose Stradner - Madelaine
- Alfred Neugebauer - König Ludwig XV
Screenplay
- Karl Peter Gillmann (Screenplay)
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
musical
More Films by Director: Karel Lamač
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Postman from Longjumeau about?
- La Marquise de Pompadour desires the best tenor in France for her opera company, and after an extensive search in the provinces, Chapelou is selected and forced to leave his bride-of-an-hour to go to Paris. Alfer seeing the handsome tenor, the Marquise decides not to let his bride, Madeliane, join him in Paris. Graf de Latour, banished from the court for his bawdy song about La Pompadour, goes to the town where Chapelou has left his bride and sees an opportunity to get even. He takes Madeleine in hand and after exhaustive grooming and make-over he returns to court with her as his banishment has been lifted, and Chepelou, failing to recognize hie own wife, falls in love with her.
- Who directed The Postman from Longjumeau?
- The Postman from Longjumeau was directed by Karel Lamač.
- Who stars in The Postman from Longjumeau?
- The Postman from Longjumeau stars Carl Esmond, Leo Slezak, Lucie Englisch, Rudolf Carl, Hans Thimig, Rose Stradner.
- Where was The Postman from Longjumeau produced?
- The Postman from Longjumeau was produced in Germany.