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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1953-10-29
Languagefr
Runtime1h 32m
Production

Bertho Films, Orsay Films

6.4(5)
•1953•1h 32m

His Father's Portrait

Comedy

Overview

When Paul returns to claim his estranged father's department store, he faces a frosty stepmother and a rebellious half-sister. His determination revives the once-thriving Galeries Parisiennes, healing familial rifts, and leaving a lasting bond with wise Marie-Louise.

Writing & Screenplay
André BerthomieuRoger Pierre
Cinematography
Georges Million

Principal Cast

17 credited
Jean Richard
Jean RichardPaul Durand
Michèle Philippe
Michèle PhilippeMelle Marie-Louise, la vendeuse du rayon Ameublement Décoration
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte BardotDominique Dupond-Durand, la demi-sœur de Paul
Mona Goya
Mona GoyaMme mère Dupond-Durand
Frédéric Duvallès
Frédéric DuvallèsM. Boudignon, le directeur du magasin
Maurice Biraud
Maurice BiraudDidier, le snob, prétentieux, parasite
Charles Bouillaud
Charles BouillaudM. Martin, le comptable "complice" du magasin
Philippe Mareuil
Philippe MareuilMichel, le dessinateur du magasin
Robert Rollis
Robert RollisFerdinand, le vendeur du rayon Installation Ménagère
Max Desrau
Max DesrauLe vendeur des "Gant Perrin"

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