His Father's Portrait (1953)
Paul has to leave his country home to collect his father's inheritance of a department store. A natural-born son, Paul's stepmother gives him a cold reception, and he's appalled by the behavior of his half-sister Dominique, an existentialist of the highest order. Paul's gumption restores the Galeries Parisiennes to its former glory, and he gives a farewell present to a more subdued Dominique. He returns to his village, arm in arm with the wise Marie-Louise, ex-saleswoman at the Grand Magasin.
Director: André Berthomieu
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: October 29, 1953
Cast
- Jean Richard - Paul Durand
- Michèle Philippe - Melle Marie-Louise, la vendeuse du rayon Ameublement Décoration
- Brigitte Bardot - Dominique Dupond-Durand, la demi-sœur de Paul
- Mona Goya - Mme mère Dupond-Durand
- Frédéric Duvallès - M. Boudignon, le directeur du magasin
- Maurice Biraud - Didier, le snob, prétentieux, parasite
- Charles Bouillaud - M. Martin, le comptable "complice" du magasin
- Philippe Mareuil - Michel, le dessinateur du magasin
- Robert Rollis - Ferdinand, le vendeur du rayon Installation Ménagère
- Max Desrau - Le vendeur des "Gant Perrin"
Screenplay
- André Berthomieu (Screenplay)
- Roger Pierre (Screenplay)
- Jean Nohain (Lyricist)
Music: Henri Betti
Cinematography: Georges Million
Editing: Geneviève Bretoneiche, Gilbert Natot
Production: Bertho Films, Orsay Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His Father's Portrait about?
- Paul has to leave his country home to collect his father's inheritance of a department store. A natural-born son, Paul's stepmother gives him a cold reception, and he's appalled by the behavior of his half-sister Dominique, an existentialist of the highest order. Paul's gumption restores the Galeries Parisiennes to its former glory, and he gives a farewell present to a more subdued Dominique. He returns to his village, arm in arm with the wise Marie-Louise, ex-saleswoman at the Grand Magasin.
- Who directed His Father's Portrait?
- His Father's Portrait was directed by André Berthomieu.
- Who stars in His Father's Portrait?
- His Father's Portrait stars Jean Richard, Michèle Philippe, Brigitte Bardot, Mona Goya, Frédéric Duvallès, Maurice Biraud.
- How long is His Father's Portrait?
- His Father's Portrait has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is His Father's Portrait?
- His Father's Portrait is a Comedy film.
- Where was His Father's Portrait produced?
- His Father's Portrait was produced in France.