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Trois de la marine
Antonin, Honoré and Papillote are sailors on the ship "L'Invincible". The three friends are in love with three pretty girls in Toulon: Honoré is in love with Mireille who, as for her, loves Antonin, and Papillote only has eyes for Angèle who, after a fifteen-month-long cruise,presents him a newborn baby that she claims is their son! A new woman appears: Patricia, as sexy as she is mysterious. Antonin, although disconcerted, falls under her spell. What he does not know is that Patricia is not a journalist as she says she is but a secret service agent who has been assigned the mission to investigate Eric Bergen, a shady fellow the trio meets everyday at Arsène's Café.
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Plot Summary
This musical comedy follows the misadventures of three sailors on leave in Paris. They encounter a series of comical situations involving romance, mistaken identities, and lively musical numbers. The film offers a lighthearted look at military life and the joys of shore leave.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest success in France, appreciated for its lighthearted entertainment and musical sequences. It is often remembered as a typical example of French musical comedies of the era, charming but not particularly groundbreaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cheerful musical numbers.
Enjoyed for its light and breezy comedic plot.
Seen as a charming, if somewhat forgettable, French musical.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the film's nostalgic charm and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Georges Guétary's singing and comedic timing. It's often cited as a pleasant diversion for fans of classic French musicals.
Fun Fact
Georges Guétary, who starred as one of the sailors, was a popular French singer and actor known for his roles in operettas and musical films.
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