Le Roi des camelots

Jan 11, 1951

1h 24m

★ 1.0

Overview

How Robert, who does not manage to impose himself in the representation, sees his life turned upside down when he begins a career as a street vendor, which, thanks to his resourcefulness, turns out to be more and more brilliant.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Les Productions Cinématographiques (L.P.C.)

Ciné Sélection

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Cast

Robert

Robert Lamoureux

Gaston

Yves Deniaud

Françoise

Colette Ripert

La Globule, ami de Robert

Jean Carmet

Émile, locataire et agent de police, ami de Gaston

Charles Bouillaud

Grand Jo

Robert Berri

Le marquis

Gaston Orbal

Jeanjean

Jacques Gencel

Fil de fer

Robert Rollis

Michel

Pierre Mazé

Mme Marguerite

Geneviève Morel

Le secrétaire

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