Branquignol is a 1949 French comedy film directed by Robert Dhéry and starring Colette Brosset, Julien Carette and Annette Poivre.[1] It takes its name from a comedy troupe of the same name. It was shot at the Epinay Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roger Briaucourt.

Branquignol
Directed byRobert Dhéry
Written byRobert Dhéry
Produced byJacques Bar
Henri Diamant-Berger
StarringColette Brosset
Julien Carette
Annette Poivre
CinematographyJean Bourgoin
Edited byChristian Gaudin
Music byGérard Calvi
Production
companies
Cité-Films
Fidès
Distributed byLes Films Fernand Rivers
Release date
  • 16 December 1949 (1949-12-16)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synospsi

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The Marquis de Pressaille plans to announce his engagement during a gala show. However in support of one of their friends who is in love with his intended bride, the Branquignol sets out to sabotage the announcement.

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References

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  1. ^ Oscherwitz & Higgins p.143

Bibliography

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  • Oscherwitz, Dayna & Higgins, MaryEllen. The A to Z of French Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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