Pierre Colombier Movies
- 1957
Eddie Constantine stars as Bob, an American GI at large in Paris. After attending a performance of the fabled Folies-Bergere, Bob becomes convinced that one of the dancers, a feisty little number named Claudia (Zizi Jeanmaire), has stolen his wallet. When he confronts her with this accusation, she reacts in predictably volatile fashion--and before either one of them quite knows what has happened, Bob and Claudia are married! The remaining reels of Folies-Bergere chart the turbulent course of the marriage, as Bob becomes jealous that so many males get to see so much of Claudia on a nightly basis. Despite its come-hither title, Folies-Bergere is about as racy as a seed catalogue. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Eddie Constantine, Zizi Jeanmaire, (more)
- 1936
Filmed two years before the Nazi takeover of France, The King (Le Roi) made its way to the U.S. in 1941. Victor Francen plays the title character, a playboy regent who goes out for a night on the town during a visit to Paris. In the course of the evening's revelry, Francen enjoys a brief fling with gorgeous Gaby Morlay -- who happens to be the mistress of the king's host, cabinet minister Raimu. Though enraged at being cuckolded, Raimu tries to honor the usual proprieties of protocol and class distinctions, with amusing results. Like many late-1930s films, The King was obviously inspired by the pre-abdication shenanigans of the Prince of Wales. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gaby Morlay, Elvire Popesco, (more)
- 1931
French comic actor Milton plays the titular "King of Bootblacks" in this slapstick romp. Fired for making a mess of a pair of expensive ladies' shoes (with the lady still in them), Milton takes a job as a bus driver. While tooling along zee boulevard, he spots the girl whose shoes he ruined sitting in a taxi -- whereupon he goes off his route, to the dismay of the passengers, in pursuit of the cab and its occupant. He continues chasing after the girl throughout the film, assuming such guises as a society dancer, a movie extra, and a "cardboard lover." Though he makes a pile of money at a gambling casino, by film's end he's returned to shining shoes, resigned to his lot in life. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Georges Milton
- 1930
I Love You-But Why? is the English-language title of this remarkably short (40 minutes) French comedy. Actually, this is not so much a film as a vaudeville sketch; accordingly, it is shot like a stage play, with little imagination invested in the photography. "Him" (Andre Randall) is in love with "Her" (Daniele Parola), but "The Young Man" (Marcel Vallee) gets in the way. The story is dominated by a song, "Je t'Adore", which is heard incessantly throughout. This little bit of fluff was a remake of an even littler bit of fluff, Autore de Votre Main, Madame. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Roger Treville, Marcel Vallee, (more)
- 1930
The title of this French comedy can be liberally translated as Champion Gate Crasher. This dubious honor has been bestowed upon the publicity-seeking hero, played by Gallic vaudeville artist Milton. A humble street singer, Milton strives to improve his lot in life by crashing virtually every major social event that comes his way. While sitting in a fancy restaurant enjoying a meal which he can't possibly afford, Milton makes the acquaintance of fetching damsels Helen Perdriere and Helene Robert. The two ladies are crazy about sports, so Milton obligingly begins crashing boxing matches, six-day bicycle races and football matches. Inevitably, he impersonates a football player, winning the game and one of the girls in a single fell swoop. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Hélène Perdrière, Georges Milton, (more)
- 1929
The popular of European film star Dolly Davis was reflected in the title of this 1928 vehicle. Davis plays a wealthy young girl who falls for an equally wealthy gentleman named Robert (Andre Roanne). The hero, however, prefers the company of Dolly's fun-loving stepmother. Refusing to grasp the obvious, Dolly assumes that the gentleman's attentions are levelled at her and acts accordingly. Misunderstanding the situation, Dolly's dad orders Robert to marry the girl, at which point Robert reveals that he is far more interested in the step-mom. Heartbroken, Dolly decides to get even with the world by becoming a "loose woman" -- which instantly wins her Robert's love! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dolly Davis, André Roanne, (more)
- 1928
Based on a novel by Abel Hermant, Les Transatlantiques was adapted for the screen by Pierre Colombier. The story concerns a colorful American family who decides to take a vacation to France. The humor arises from the family's misunderstanding of the locals, and vice versa. Closely following the original novel, the film manages to make its comic points with affection and subtlety, rather than hitting the viewer over the head with a sledgehammer. The production slickness of Les Transtalantiques was proof positive that director Henri Diamant-Berger had kept his eyes and ears open during his years in Hollywood. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Daniele Parola
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