La Présidente (1938)

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Vérotchka, a vivacious theater actress touring in a provincial town, is turned out of her hotel by orders of Monsieur Tricointe, the stern president of the local law court. In a rage, the actress knocks at Tricointe's door with a view to protesting against the treatment she is given. She goes about it so well that she ends up being accommodated by the president himself. This is the moment Jean-Pierre Gaudet, the Minister of Justice, chooses to pay an unannounced visit to his friend Tricointe. There he mistakes Vérotchka for Madame Tricointe and the president does not dare to contradict Gaudet. A lot of absurd situations ensue.

Director: Fernand Rivers
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
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Production: Les Films Fernand Rivers
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Présidente about?
Vérotchka, a vivacious theater actress touring in a provincial town, is turned out of her hotel by orders of Monsieur Tricointe, the stern president of the local law court. In a rage, the actress knocks at Tricointe's door with a view to protesting against the treatment she is given. She goes about it so well that she ends up being accommodated by the president himself. This is the moment Jean-Pierre Gaudet, the Minister of Justice, chooses to pay an unannounced visit to his friend Tricointe. There he mistakes Vérotchka for Madame Tricointe and the president does not dare to contradict Gaudet. A lot of absurd situations ensue.
Who directed La Présidente?
La Présidente was directed by Fernand Rivers.
Who stars in La Présidente?
La Présidente stars Elvira Popescu, Henri Garat, André Lefaur, Louis-Jacques Boucot, Nina Myral, Maurice Dorléac.
How long is La Présidente?
La Présidente has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is La Présidente?
La Présidente is a Comedy film.
Where was La Présidente produced?
La Présidente was produced in France.