Deputy Eusèbe (1939)
Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, learns one day that a candidate bearing his name runs for election as a member of parliament. In fact Frazier, a crooked businessman, has urged an accomplice to impersonate Eusèbe, in order to obtain, through this straw man, authorizations for the creation of a casino in Sanceau-les-Nains and to make big money out of it. Eusébe decides to go to Paris to investigate. In the capital he meets Mariska, an exuberant actress who encourages him to try to get elected. As a result, thanks to her the true Bonbonneau becomes a member of parliament and the crook's accomplice is arrested. But Frazier is not impressed and, changing tactics, he starts manipulating Eusèbe.
Director: André Berthomieu
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 9, 1939
Cast
- Michel Simon - Eusèbe Bonbonneau
- René Bergeron - Pinson
- Jules Berry - Félix Jacassar
- Albert Broquin - The stage manager
- Hugues de Bagratide - A guest
- Henri de Livry - The restaurant owner
- Paul Demange - The concierge
- Georges Douking - Firmin
- Gaston Dubosc - The notary
- Louis Florencie - The Minister
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: André Berthomieu
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deputy Eusèbe about?
- Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, learns one day that a candidate bearing his name runs for election as a member of parliament. In fact Frazier, a crooked businessman, has urged an accomplice to impersonate Eusèbe, in order to obtain, through this straw man, authorizations for the creation of a casino in Sanceau-les-Nains and to make big money out of it. Eusébe decides to go to Paris to investigate. In the capital he meets Mariska, an exuberant actress who encourages him to try to get elected. As a result, thanks to her the true Bonbonneau becomes a member of parliament and the crook's accomplice is arrested. But Frazier is not impressed and, changing tactics, he starts manipulating Eusèbe.
- Who directed Deputy Eusèbe?
- Deputy Eusèbe was directed by André Berthomieu.
- Who stars in Deputy Eusèbe?
- Deputy Eusèbe stars Michel Simon, René Bergeron, Jules Berry, Albert Broquin, Hugues de Bagratide, Henri de Livry.
- How long is Deputy Eusèbe?
- Deputy Eusèbe has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).