The Fatted Calf

Apr 12, 1939

1h 25m

★ 6.2

Overview

Jules Vachon, a pharmacist, has two sons, Gabriel, a steady-minded young man dedicated to his job in the pharmacy, and Gaston, a good for nothing whose only talent is to seduce rich women and take money from their pockets. But it is Gaston who is hailed as a great man when he returns to his native village thanks to his deep pockets.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Dimeco Productions

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Cast

Gaston Vachon

François Périer

Princess Dorothée

Elvira Popescu

Gabriel Vachon

Armand Bernard

Jules Vachon Sr.

André Lefaur

Mrs. Vachon

Gabrielle Fontan

Grussgolt

Robert Le Vigan

Mrs. Van Houtentook

Marcelle Praince

Priest

Raymond Cordy

Receiver

Dorville

Jeanne's Mother

Yvette Andréyor

Louise

Régine Dancourt

Huguette Valmy

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