The Voyage of Mr. Perrichon
Perrichon, a well-off self-satisfied bourgeois, goes on holiday with his wife and his pretty daughter Henriette. He is more or less willingly followed by two young men, Armand Desroches et Daniel Savary, who both have fallen in love with Henriette after meeting her at a ball. The Perrichons's vacation will be eventful with, among other misadventures, two accidents (one real, the other fake) and the threat of a duel.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the adventures of Monsieur Perrichon, a wealthy bourgeois who decides to take his family on a lavish vacation to the Alps. His intention is to impress his daughters and hopefully secure advantageous marriages for them. However, the reality of the trip proves to be far less glamorous than he imagined, leading to a series of comedic misadventures.
Critical Reception
As a 1930s French comedy, 'The Voyage of Mr. Perrichon' was likely received as light entertainment, reflecting the era's cinematic trends. Contemporary reviews, if available, would have focused on its comedic performances and the portrayal of bourgeois life. Modern critical reception is limited due to its age and niche status, but it is recognized as an example of early French sound cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- A charming, albeit simple, portrayal of a wealthy man's holiday.
- Features humorous situations arising from social aspirations.
- Represents a typical French comedy of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception for this 1934 film is not readily available through modern platforms like Google Reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the play 'Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon' by Eugène Labiche and Édouard Martin, which was first performed in 1860 and has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen.
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