Emile the African
Originally released in 1948. Emile the African is a adventure film. directed by Robert Vernay. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fernandel, Alexandre Rignault, and Noëlle Norman
Synopsis
Émile Boulard is a props man in a Paris movie studio. He has a wife, Suzanne. Or to be more accurate, let's say he HAD a wife since she left him fifteen years before, allegedly ... to go buy a post stamp. But now that their daughter Martine , who lives with her, is old enough to marry, she resurfaces. She confesses that, in order to explain his absence, she has told Martine her father was a great explorer and lion hunter in Africa. Not to disappoint his daughter, Émile accepts to pose as the adventurer he is supposed to be. At the same time he will help Daniel, Martine's bashful fiancé, not to become a henpecked husband like him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernandel
as Emile Boulard
Alexandre Rignault
as Ladislas Stany
Noëlle Norman
as Suzanne Boulard
Félix Oudart
as Romi, the director
Bernard Lajarrige
as Daniel Cormier
Roland Armontel
as Dibier
Jacqueline Dor
as Martine Boulard
Madeleine Lambert
as Madame Cormier
Jean Hébey
as The notary's clerk
Line Dariel
as Madame Zulma
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emile the African about?
Émile Boulard is a props man in a Paris movie studio. He has a wife, Suzanne. Or to be more accurate, let's say he HAD a wife since she left him fifteen years before, allegedly ... to go buy a pos...
Who directed Emile the African?
Emile the African was directed by Robert Vernay.
How long is Emile the African?
Emile the African has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Emile the African released?
Emile the African was released on May 19, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Emile the African?
The main cast of Emile the African includes Fernandel, Alexandre Rignault, Noëlle Norman, Félix Oudart, Bernard Lajarrige.