Sénéchal the Magnificent (1957)
Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?
Cast
- Fernandel - François, Lucien Sénéchal
- Nadia Gray - La princesse Marida Ludibescu
- Madeleine Barbulée - Mme Roberte
- Simone Paris - L'actrice qui joue Mme Serval
- Robert Pizani - Le prince Alexandre
- Suzanne Dehelly - La malade
- Roland Armontel - Carlini
- Paul Azaïs - Le garagiste - mécanicien du car
- Georges Baconnet - Le président du tribunal
- Barbara Brault - Bit part
Screenplay
- Jean Boyer (Adaptation)
- Jean Manse (Dialogue)
- Serge Veber (Adaptation)
- Jean-Jacques Rouff (Screenplay)
- Jean-Jacques Rouff (Adaptation)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sénéchal the Magnificent about?
- Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?
- Who directed Sénéchal the Magnificent?
- Sénéchal the Magnificent was directed by Jean Boyer.
- Who stars in Sénéchal the Magnificent?
- Sénéchal the Magnificent stars Fernandel, Nadia Gray, Madeleine Barbulée, Simone Paris, Robert Pizani, Suzanne Dehelly.
- What genre is Sénéchal the Magnificent?
- Sénéchal the Magnificent is a Comedy film.
- Where was Sénéchal the Magnificent produced?
- Sénéchal the Magnificent was produced in France.