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Le Crime du Bouif
Le Bouif is a popular figure on the Parisian racetrack. He has the patter, the aplomb, the bonhomie, which allows him to pass on indestructible pipes to the racegoers. The amazement is general when he is accused of murdering the person of his son-in-law and then suspected of having suppressed the owner of a stable. Faced with the stubbornness of the examining magistrate, but helped by sympathetic young people, the Bouif proves his innocence and, back on the lawn, measures his popularity.
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Plot Summary
In a Parisian bistro, the affable owner, known as 'Bouif', becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime and deceit. When a valuable necklace goes missing, Bouif finds himself the prime suspect, leading to a dramatic investigation filled with unexpected twists and turns. He must navigate the criminal underworld and clear his name before the law, and his own conscience, catch up to him.
Critical Reception
This early French crime drama, while not a major critical success by modern standards, was a popular film in its time, appreciated for its engaging plot and performances. It offered audiences a compelling mystery with a touch of melodrama, characteristic of the era's popular cinema. Its reception was largely positive among general audiences who enjoyed its suspenseful narrative and the star power of Georges Milton.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful crime narrative.
Georges Milton's performance as the embattled bistro owner was a highlight.
A typical example of French crime films from the early 1930s.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film from 1933 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a popular novel of the same name by Georges de La Fouchardière, which was itself inspired by a real-life crime.
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