Comedy · France · 1955 · 1h 45m

The French, They Are a Funny Race

Les Carnets du Major Thompson

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Director

Preston Sturges

Cast

Jack Buchanan as Le Major Marmaduke Thompson Martine Carol as Martine Thompson Noël-Noël as Monsieur Taupin Totti Truman Taylor as Miss Fyfyth André Luguet as L'éditeur Fusillard Geneviève Brunet as Ursula Thompson - la première femme du Major

Crew

Maurice Barry — Director of Photography Christian Matras — Director of Photography Isabelle Elman — Editor Preston Sturges — Writer Alain Poiré — Producer Paul Wagner — Producer

Tagline

His English wife was a distinguished horsewoman. His French wife distinguished herself in other fields.

Synopsis

An Englishman tries to adapt to life in France

Key Collaborators

Preston Sturges Director Maurice Barry Director of Photography Christian Matras Director of Photography Isabelle Elman Editor Preston Sturges Writer Alain Poiré Producer Paul Wagner Producer

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