The Man Who Seeks the Truth (1940)
Jean Vernet, an unselfish banker, feels fine : he has a charming mistress, Jacqueline ; a godson, Fernand, that he took in when he was a child and that he has brought up and cherished ever since ; a faithful friend, Lamblin ; and an adorable dog. But things are not so rosy as they look. Adrienne, Jean's sister, hates Jacqueline and is prepared to do everything to separate the couple. Worse, it looks as though Fernand has betrayed his godfather by sleeping with Jacqueline. To know more about those around him, Jean, a modern Volpone, decides to fake deafness.
Director: Alexander Esway
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 20, 1940
Cast
- Raimu - Jean Vernet
- André Alerme - Victor
- Jacqueline Delubac - Jacqueline Diel
- Jean Mercanton - Fernand
- Gabrielle Dorziat - Adrienne
- Tramel - Lamblin, the cashier
- Suzanne Dehelly - Madame Lamblin
- Jean Tissier - Leduc, the filmmaker
- Robert Seller - Auguste
- Nicolas Amato - Head waiter
Production: Les Films Gibé
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Alexander Esway
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Seeks the Truth about?
- Jean Vernet, an unselfish banker, feels fine : he has a charming mistress, Jacqueline ; a godson, Fernand, that he took in when he was a child and that he has brought up and cherished ever since ; a faithful friend, Lamblin ; and an adorable dog. But things are not so rosy as they look. Adrienne, Jean's sister, hates Jacqueline and is prepared to do everything to separate the couple. Worse, it looks as though Fernand has betrayed his godfather by sleeping with Jacqueline. To know more about those around him, Jean, a modern Volpone, decides to fake deafness.
- Who directed The Man Who Seeks the Truth?
- The Man Who Seeks the Truth was directed by Alexander Esway.
- Who stars in The Man Who Seeks the Truth?
- The Man Who Seeks the Truth stars Raimu, André Alerme, Jacqueline Delubac, Jean Mercanton, Gabrielle Dorziat, Tramel.
- How long is The Man Who Seeks the Truth?
- The Man Who Seeks the Truth has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Seeks the Truth?
- The Man Who Seeks the Truth is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Man Who Seeks the Truth produced?
- The Man Who Seeks the Truth was produced in France.