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Les Maris de Léontine
Léontine, an old baroness, opposes her granddaughter's wedding for moral reasons. But Adolphe, her first husband reminds her that her own conduct in the past was far from irreproachable. Didn't she cheat on him ? And after her divorce from him and her remarriage with a baron, didn't she do the same thing to her second husband? Léontine then realizes she is in no position to lecture her granddaughter, all the more as she loves her fiancé truly.
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Plot Summary
Léontine has had five husbands and is about to marry her sixth. Her previous husbands, all still alive, decide to return and try to prevent her from marrying again, fearing she will spend all their inheritances. They conspire to expose her true nature and stop the wedding.
Critical Reception
This lighthearted French comedy was generally well-received for its humorous premise and the performance of its lead actors, particularly Maurice Chevalier. It offered escapist entertainment during the post-war period in France.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its amusing premise of ex-husbands banding together.
Maurice Chevalier's charm and comedic timing were highlighted.
Considered a pleasant, if somewhat predictable, domestic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but contemporary reception generally pointed to its status as a diverting and humorous piece of entertainment.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a play of the same name by Maurice Hennequin and Paul Gavault.
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