Would-Be Gentleman
Originally released in 1958. Would-Be Gentleman is a drama/comedy film.
Starring Jean Meyer, Louis Seigner, and Robert Manuel
Synopsis
M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to marry Cléonte. The two young men's servants use subterfuge to get M. Jourdain to accept Cléonte as son-in-law. They fake the arrival of the Grand Turk's son in Paris, and, in an Oriental ballet, confer upon M. Jourdain the title of Mammamouchi, his daughter marrying the son of the Grand Turk, who is none other than Cléonte in disguise.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Top Cast
Jean Meyer
as Covielle, Cléonte's valet
Louis Seigner
as Monsieur Jourdain, bourgeois
Robert Manuel
as the music master
Georges Chamarat
as the master of philosophy
Jean Piat
as Cléonte, in love with Lucile
Georges Descrières
as Dorante, count, lover of Dorimene
Jacques Eyser
as the fencing master
Jacques Charon
as the dancing master
Andrée de Chauveron
as Madame Jourdain
Micheline Boudet
as Nicole, servant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Cinématographiques
- Filmsonor
- La Comédie-Française
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Would-Be Gentleman about?
M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to m...
How long is Would-Be Gentleman?
Would-Be Gentleman has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Would-Be Gentleman released?
Would-Be Gentleman was released on November 19, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Would-Be Gentleman?
The main cast of Would-Be Gentleman includes Jean Meyer, Louis Seigner, Robert Manuel, Georges Chamarat, Jean Piat.