Sénéchal the Magnificent
Originally released in 1957. Sénéchal the Magnificent is a comedy film. directed by Jean Boyer.
Starring Fernandel, Nadia Gray, and Madeleine Barbulée
Synopsis
Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1957
68 years ago
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernandel
as François, Lucien Sénéchal
Nadia Gray
as La princesse Marida Ludibescu
Madeleine Barbulée
as Mme Roberte
Simone Paris
as L'actrice qui joue Mme Serval
Robert Pizani
as Le prince Alexandre
Suzanne Dehelly
as La malade
Roland Armontel
as Carlini
Paul Azaïs
as Le garagiste - mécanicien du car
Georges Baconnet
as Le président du tribunal
Barbara Brault
as Bit part
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Chronos Films
- France Cinéma Productions
- Rizzoli Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sénéchal the Magnificent about?
Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a...
Who directed Sénéchal the Magnificent?
Sénéchal the Magnificent was directed by Jean Boyer.
When was Sénéchal the Magnificent released?
Sénéchal the Magnificent was released on May 24, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sénéchal the Magnificent?
The main cast of Sénéchal the Magnificent includes Fernandel, Nadia Gray, Madeleine Barbulée, Simone Paris, Robert Pizani.