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Le collège en folie
Charming, charming but unstable, Rudy is married to Lydia. He dreams of becoming a famous painter. His father-in-law offers him a contract: if he stays in the same job for at least two months, he can devote himself to painting. Under the name of his friend Ravot, Rudy is hired to teach gymnastics at a girls' college. Things soon get complicated. The jealous Lydia, who plays student, keeps an eye on her husband. The headmistress glares at him, and the arrival of the real Mme Ravot doesn't help matters. The contract is almost not honored, but as in the best comedies, everything works out.
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Plot Summary
A group of students at a prestigious boarding school find themselves in a series of comical escapades. The story follows their mischievous adventures as they navigate school life, rivalries, and budding romances, often leading to hilarious misunderstandings and chaotic situations.
Critical Reception
While not a major critical success, 'Le collège en folie' was a popular lighthearted comedy in its time, appealing to families and younger audiences with its slapstick humor and school-day antics.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and accessible humor.
Seen as a charmingly simple depiction of school life.
Some found the plot somewhat predictable but enjoyable for its intended audience.
Google audience: Audience reception for this older film is not widely documented through Google reviews, but contemporary reviews likely saw it as a harmless and amusing family entertainment.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of French comedies in the 1950s that focused on youthful misadventures and school settings.
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