It Happened on the 36 Candles (1957)
Rejecting the union of her daughter Brigitte with a modest worker, Madame Magnin invents an adultery for the lover, then introduces Brigitte to a good-looking man working on the famous RTF entertainment show 36 Chandelles. The show ultimately seals the reunion of the two estranged young lovers. The story features a parade of music-hall stars from the era: Charles Trenet, Charles Aznavour, Georges Guétary, Juliette Gréco, Roger Pierre and Jean-Marc Thibault, Fernand Raynaud, Georges Ulmer and many more.
Director: Henri Diamant-Berger
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 16, 1957
Cast
- Jane Sourza - Mrs. Desjardins, Minister of Youth and Sports
- Guy Bertil - Hugues, minister's nephew
- Brigitte Barbier - Brigitte Magnin
- Jacques Riberolles - Michel, Brigitte's fiancé
- Silvia Solar - Myra
- Lona Rita - Sweeper
- Max Elloy - Usher
- Paul Demange - Concierge
- René Hiéronimus - Ambroise
- Denise Kerny - Secretary
Screenplay
Production: Panoramas-Films, Les Films Fernand Rivers, Le Film d'art, Eden
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Henri Diamant-Berger
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It Happened on the 36 Candles about?
- Rejecting the union of her daughter Brigitte with a modest worker, Madame Magnin invents an adultery for the lover, then introduces Brigitte to a good-looking man working on the famous RTF entertainment show 36 Chandelles. The show ultimately seals the reunion of the two estranged young lovers. The story features a parade of music-hall stars from the era: Charles Trenet, Charles Aznavour, Georges Guétary, Juliette Gréco, Roger Pierre and Jean-Marc Thibault, Fernand Raynaud, Georges Ulmer and many more.
- Who directed It Happened on the 36 Candles?
- It Happened on the 36 Candles was directed by Henri Diamant-Berger.
- Who stars in It Happened on the 36 Candles?
- It Happened on the 36 Candles stars Jane Sourza, Guy Bertil, Brigitte Barbier, Jacques Riberolles, Silvia Solar, Lona Rita.
- How long is It Happened on the 36 Candles?
- It Happened on the 36 Candles has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is It Happened on the 36 Candles?
- It Happened on the 36 Candles is a Comedy film.
- Where was It Happened on the 36 Candles produced?
- It Happened on the 36 Candles was produced in France.