Heartbeat (1938)
A pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.
Director: Marcel Pagnol
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: April 15, 1938
Cast
- Fernandel - Irénée Fabre, 'le Schpountz'
- Fernand Charpin - Uncle Baptiste Fabre
- Henri Poupon - Galubert
- Orane Demazis - Françoise
- Léon Belières - Meyerboom
- Jean Castan - Casimir Fabre
- Odette Roger - Aunt Clarisse Fabre
- Charles Blavette - Martelette
- Enrico Glori - Bogidar Glazunoff
- Marcel Maupi - Bartender
Screenplay
Cinematography: Willy Faktorovitch
Editing: Suzanne Cabon, Suzanne de Troeye
Production: Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marcel Pagnol
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heartbeat about?
- A pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.
- Who directed Heartbeat?
- Heartbeat was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
- Who stars in Heartbeat?
- Heartbeat stars Fernandel, Fernand Charpin, Henri Poupon, Orane Demazis, Léon Belières, Jean Castan.
- How long is Heartbeat?
- Heartbeat has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Heartbeat?
- Heartbeat is a Comedy film.
- Where was Heartbeat produced?
- Heartbeat was produced in France.