Extenuating Circumstances (1939)
Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
Director: Jean Boyer
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: July 26, 1939
Cast
- Arletty - Marie Qu'a-d'ça
- Michel Simon - Mr. Gaetan Le Sentencier
- Andrex - 'Môme de Dieu'
- Suzanne Dantès - Mrs. Nathalie Le Sentencier
- Mila Parély - 'La Panthère'
- Dorville - Jules Le Bouic
- François Simon - 'La Poupée', accordionist
- Robert Arnoux - Gabriel, Le Sentencier's chauffeur
- Jeanine Roger - Gabriel's fiancée
- Robert Ozanne - 'Cinq-de-trique'
Screenplay
- Jean Boyer (Scenario Writer)
- Jean-Pierre Feydeau (Author)
- Yves Mirande (Dialogue)
Production: SFPE
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Boyer
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Extenuating Circumstances about?
- Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
- Who directed Extenuating Circumstances?
- Extenuating Circumstances was directed by Jean Boyer.
- Who stars in Extenuating Circumstances?
- Extenuating Circumstances stars Arletty, Michel Simon, Andrex, Suzanne Dantès, Mila Parély, Dorville.
- How long is Extenuating Circumstances?
- Extenuating Circumstances has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Extenuating Circumstances?
- Extenuating Circumstances is a Comedy film.
- Where was Extenuating Circumstances produced?
- Extenuating Circumstances was produced in France.