“Fric-Frac (Comédie) Truand malgré lui !” is a classic French comedy film from 1939, directed by Maurice Lehmann. The story follows Marcel, an employee at a jewelry store who meets two colorful characters, Jo and Loulou. Despite being engaged to Renée, the daughter of his boss, Marcel falls in love with Loulou, unaware that she and Jo are actually criminals.
Loulou is desperate for money to help her partner, P’tit Louis, escape from prison, and sees Marcel as the perfect target. His naivety leads him to almost become an unwitting accomplice in a jewelry store robbery. However, Jo and Loulou are eventually overcome with guilt at Marcel’s innocence and decide to come clean.
In the end, Marcel chooses to leave behind the alluring Loulou and marry the kind-hearted Renée. The film is a delightful mix of comedy and romance, with a charming cast including Fernandel, Michel Simon, Arletty, Hélène Robert, and Jacques Varennes.
Thanks to restoration and digitization efforts supported by the CNC, “Fric-Frac (Comédie) Truand malgré lui !” can now be enjoyed by audiences with subtitles available. This vintage French film is a true gem that captures the essence of 1930s cinema.
Overall, “Fric-Frac (Comédie) Truand malgré lui !” is a delightful and entertaining film that showcases the talent of its cast and the skill of its director. It is a must-watch for fans of classic French cinema and lovers of lighthearted comedies.
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