La spada degli Orléans
Réalisation:
André HunebellePhotographie:
Marcel GrignonMusique:
Jean MarionActeurs·trices:
Jean Marais, Bourvil, Sabine Sesselmann, Edmond Beauchamp, Georges Douking, Guy Delorme, Paulette Dubost, François Chaumette, Paul Cambo (plus)Résumés(1)
Les aventures du mystérieux Bossu dans une mise en scène fastueuse et spectaculaire d'André Hunebelle. Celui qui intrigue tout Paris n'est autre que le chevalier Lagardère, revenu d'Espagne pour délivrer la belle Aurore des terribles machinations du prince de Gonzagues. A l'action et l'humour, vient se greffer l'amour de la jeune femme pour le chevalier, scellé par un mariage heureux. (Gaumont)
(plus)Critiques (1)
I've read the romantic novel template four times as a teenager and The Hunchback of Paris meant adventurous entertainment for me, which today is replaced by horror movies for the appropriate age categories. Fortunately, all the genre clichés and sickly-sweet romanticizing elements are brought down by humorous lightness, thanks to which the film is more than just bearable even today. Furthermore, Jean Marais as the fearless and blameless hero proves that he was excellently suited for such typecast roles and rightfully gained the status of a star. He is aptly complemented by the born comedian Bourvil and the presence of beautiful women is naturally an integral part of the success. Today, I have a much different view of things, but I have no problem giving the film three stars. Overall impression: 60%. In its genre and from the cinema of its time, it is one of the better works.
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