The Mondesir Heir
Originally released in 1940. The Mondesir Heir is a comedy film. directed by Albert Valentin.
Starring Fernandel, Elvira Popescu, and Jules Berry
Synopsis
Bienaimé, a modest postman, in love with Janine, the village postmistress, does not know that he is the illegitimate son of the old Baron de Mondésir. The Baron dies and in happy amazement, Bienaimé finds he is the sole heir to the deceased's estate. But he should be careful, for two crooks, Waldemar and Erika, are after his newly-acquired wealth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 7, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Fernandel
as Bien-Aimé, le facteur, le baron de Mondésir et ses aïeux
Elvira Popescu
as Erika, l'aventurière
Jules Berry
as Waldemar, le mage
Félicien Tramel
as Le curé
Monette Dinay
as Rosette
Jacques Derives
as L'ordonnateur
Yves Deniaud
as Gaston
Hugues Wanner
as Lepetit
Henri Beaulieu
as Le colonel
Lucien Dayle
as Le notaire
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mondesir Heir about?
Bienaimé, a modest postman, in love with Janine, the village postmistress, does not know that he is the illegitimate son of the old Baron de Mondésir. The Baron dies and in happy amazement, Biena...
Who directed The Mondesir Heir?
The Mondesir Heir was directed by Albert Valentin.
How long is The Mondesir Heir?
The Mondesir Heir has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Mondesir Heir released?
The Mondesir Heir was released on May 7, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mondesir Heir?
The main cast of The Mondesir Heir includes Fernandel, Elvira Popescu, Jules Berry, Félicien Tramel, Monette Dinay.