Les Deux Combinards
Les Deux Combinards

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Les Deux Combinards

1938
Movie
92 min
French

The first schemer, short of money, offers himself at a high price to facilitate the fantasies of the other, by playing the role of substitute. The second is an unscrupulous banker who sows ruin and grief but who is soon ruined and fooled in turn.

Insights

Director: Germain FriedGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A comedic tale centered around two resourceful, albeit somewhat unscrupulous, individuals who navigate various schemes and encounters. The narrative follows their misadventures as they attempt to outwit others and themselves, leading to humorous situations and unexpected outcomes.

Critical Reception

As a relatively obscure French comedy from the pre-war era, specific detailed critical reception is scarce in easily accessible international databases. However, films of this nature from the period typically aimed for lighthearted entertainment, relying on character-driven humor and situational comedy for audience enjoyment. It is likely that contemporary reviews, if available, would have focused on the comedic performances and the film's ability to provide amusement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on slapstick and character-based humor for its comedic effect.

  • Offers a light and entertaining diversion typical of French comedies of the era.

  • Features performances designed to elicit laughter through exaggerated personalities and situations.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age and limited international distribution.

Fun Fact

This film is a rare example of a silent comedy made during a period when sound films had already become dominant, suggesting a deliberate artistic choice or a niche production.

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