Tricoche et Cacolet

Based upon the play by Halevy and Meillac, best known perhaps for their libretto for Bizet's 'Carmen', this is comedy in true 'Boulevard' style. The quickfire delivery and manner of acting is likely to mystify a modern audience but great artistry is timeless; or at least it should be! Elvire Popesco is simply incomparable in this particular genre and is given great support by Saturnin Fabre, Jean Weber and the wondrous Ginette Leclerc whilst Fernandel utilises his experience in Vaudeville to great effect and is an absolute joy to watch. Needless to say this type of 'specialised' comedy is difficult to pull off and in lesser hands can very often fall flat but here we have a first rate director steeped in the tradition and players who never miss a beat. Should this whet your appetite I would recommend Fernandel in 'Les Rois du Sport' for the same director which has the added bonus of Raimu and Jules Berry no less!