France / Apr 15, 1938 / U
2h 12min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Blavette | Martelette |
| Enrico Glori | Bogidar Glazunoff |
| Marcel Maupi | Bartender |
| Louisard | Charlet |
| Robert Bassac | Dromart |
| Robert Vattier | Astruc |
| André Pollack | Attorney |
| Charblay | Adolphe, studio doorman |
| Tyrand | Pope |
| Jacques Brunius | Props master |
| Henri Champetier | Nick |
| Beretta | Head of the stage |
| Jean Weber | Canteen attendant |
| Alida Rouffe | Grocery Customer |
| Alice Roberts | Rita Camelia |
| Pierre Brasseur | Cousine (uncredited) |
| Robert Darène | Aide (uncredited) |
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| Louis Ducreux | (uncredited) |
| Géo Forster | Cousine II (uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Le Schpountz |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Les Films Marcel Pagnol |
| Release date | 15 aprile 1938 |
| Writer | Marcel Pagnol |
| Editing | Suzanne Cabon, Suzanne de Troeye |
| Cinematography | Willy Faktorovitch |
| Assistant directors | Marcel Pagnol |
| Camera operators | Willy Faktorovitch |
| Additional photography | Willy Faktorovitch |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Belgium / Apr 22, 1938
Portugal / Oct 01, 1938
United States / Sep 04, 1939
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Germany / Dec 25, 1954 / West Germany
TV
Germany / Aug 08, 1971 / East Germany
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