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Jonny, haute-couture
Young Jonny Dupont, son of a former employee of fashion designer Rocaille, is tasked with turning around his father's fashion house, which is facing bankruptcy. In carrying out this difficult task, he encounters hostility from Liliane, Rocaille's daughter.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy fashion designer falls for a young milliner whose designs are being stolen by a rival. He must help her reclaim her work and her rightful place in the fashion world. The film blends romance, comedy, and musical numbers as the designer navigates the cutthroat world of haute couture.
Critical Reception
Jonny, haute-couture was a moderate success, appreciated for its lighthearted entertainment and the charm of its lead actors, Maurice Chevalier and Lilian Harvey. While not a critical masterpiece, it offered a pleasant escape with its musical interludes and romantic storyline, reflecting the popular tastes of the mid-1930s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming leads and entertaining musical numbers.
Seen as a light and enjoyable diversion with a romantic plot.
The fashion industry setting provided a glamorous backdrop for the story.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Lilian Harvey, who plays the young milliner, was a popular German-British singer and actress whose international fame contributed to the film's appeal.
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