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The French, They Are a Funny Race (1955) - Movie Browser

Preston Sturges' final film: one man, two wives, and zero cultural boundaries.

breezy farcecross-cultural chaos1950s champagne comedy

Overview

An Englishman tries to adapt to life in France

Content warning

cultural clashmarriage as performancenational identityadaptation vs. assimilation

Standout Aspects

Direction

Sturges' last film, his singular rhythm intact but oceans away.

Writing

Wit that bounces between English reserve and French abandon.

Best for:Solo·Streaming

Director

Preston Sturges

ReleasedDec 9, 1955

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)

Top Cast

Jack Buchanan

Le Major Marmaduke Thompson

Martine Carol

Martine Thompson

Noël-Noël

Monsieur Taupin

Totti Truman Taylor

Miss Fyfyth

André Luguet

L'éditeur Fusillard

Geneviève Brunet

Ursula Thompson - la première femme du Major

Paulette Dubost

Madame Taupin

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