The Nabob Affair (1960)
Serge, alias Count Fornari, is hired by a mysterious employer to try to steal the Nabob, an exceptionally valuable diamond that Jeannette, alias Aménita (Perrette Pradier), the companion of a billionaire, wears as a locket. She covets the diamond and steals it from the safe. About to be caught in the act, she keeps it hidden in a handkerchief in her hand and manages to conceal it in Serge's pocket during the hotel ball. When she rejoins the billionaire, he asks her to open her hand, but the diamond is gone. The result is a chase full of misunderstandings and twists and turns between the three protagonists.
Director: Ralph Habib
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 16, 1960
Cast
- Paul Guers - Serge Duval
- Perrette Pradier - Jeannette aka 'Amenita'
- O.E. Hasse - The Prince
- Sonja Ziemann - Billionaire
- Mary Marquet - Hotelier
- Georges Alban - Commissioner Bouchard
- Gérard Darrieu - Inspector Bertrand
- Bob Lerick - Prince's chauffeur
- Jean-Pierre Lorrain - Priest
- Jean Luisi - Worker
Screenplay
Production: Del Duca Films, Neue Emelka
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Ralph Habib
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nabob Affair about?
- Serge, alias Count Fornari, is hired by a mysterious employer to try to steal the Nabob, an exceptionally valuable diamond that Jeannette, alias Aménita (Perrette Pradier), the companion of a billionaire, wears as a locket. She covets the diamond and steals it from the safe. About to be caught in the act, she keeps it hidden in a handkerchief in her hand and manages to conceal it in Serge's pocket during the hotel ball. When she rejoins the billionaire, he asks her to open her hand, but the diamond is gone. The result is a chase full of misunderstandings and twists and turns between the three protagonists.
- Who directed The Nabob Affair?
- The Nabob Affair was directed by Ralph Habib.
- Who stars in The Nabob Affair?
- The Nabob Affair stars Paul Guers, Perrette Pradier, O.E. Hasse, Sonja Ziemann, Mary Marquet, Georges Alban.
- How long is The Nabob Affair?
- The Nabob Affair has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Nabob Affair?
- The Nabob Affair is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Nabob Affair produced?
- The Nabob Affair was produced in Germany, France.