Francis the First
Originally released in 1937. Francis the First is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Christian-Jaque.
Starring Fernandel, Mona Goya, and Alice Tissot
Synopsis
Honorin is the simple and naive stage manager of a traveling theatre troupe, whose one ambition is to once play the role of the cavalier in the opera "Francis I, or the Loves of the Beautiful Ferroniere". A hypnotist puts him to sleep and in his dreams he is transplanted to the days of the Renaissance. There, among other items, he is made a Duke by Henri VIII, fights a duel and survives a series of medieval tortures, while also bestowing some 20th century blessings on the court of Francis I.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1937
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernandel
as Honorin
Mona Goya
as Elsa / Madeleine Ferron
Alice Tissot
as Madame Cascaroni / Dame Alfredine
Aimé Simon-Girard
as François Ier
Alexandre Rignault
as Henri VIII d'Angleterre
Henri Bosc
as Luigi Cascaroni / Jean Ferron
Alexandre Mihalesco
as Cagliostro
René Génin
as Cascaroni / L'aubergiste
Henri Valbel
as Le Padre
Charles Lemontier
as La Palice
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Calamy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis the First about?
Honorin is the simple and naive stage manager of a traveling theatre troupe, whose one ambition is to once play the role of the cavalier in the opera "Francis I, or the Loves of the Beautiful Ferro...
Who directed Francis the First?
Francis the First was directed by Christian-Jaque.
How long is Francis the First?
Francis the First has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Francis the First released?
Francis the First was released on February 17, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Francis the First?
The main cast of Francis the First includes Fernandel, Mona Goya, Alice Tissot, Aimé Simon-Girard, Alexandre Rignault.