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Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's
Julien Pauphilat is the doorman at the famous restaurant, Maxim's and is also the confidant of many of his customers. As a consequence, in this post, he has managed to make a comfortable living and even acquire a country mansion. Retirement beckons and he is going to be able to enjoy the quiet life at last. The wedding of his daughter, Genevieve with Andre du Velin, a well born playboy is going to endanger this dream, for Genevieve is ignorant of her father's job. However, her fiance doesn't see any problem with this.
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Plot Summary
This French comedy follows the misadventures of two vagrants who, in their search for food and shelter, accidentally get involved with a gangster and his gang. They are mistaken for seasoned criminals and are forced into a series of increasingly absurd situations as they try to escape the police and the underworld.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time and genre, 'Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's' was generally received as lighthearted entertainment. It capitalized on the popularity of its lead actor, Fernandel, and the established comedic style of French cinema in the early 1950s. While not a critical darling, it served its purpose as a popular comedy offering.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Fernandel's comedic performance and the film's lighthearted tone.
Some found the plot predictable and reliant on familiar comedic tropes.
Generally seen as an enjoyable, albeit simple, French comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this older film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a 1924 play of the same name by Yves Mirande and Gustave Quinson.
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