Fun in the Barracks
1932 French film directed by Maurice Tourneur
Fun in the Barracks (French: Les Gaîtés de l'escadron or Les Gaietés de l'escadron) is a 1932 French comedy film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Raimu, Jean Gabin and Fernandel. It was based on a play by Georges Courteline and Edouard Nores. Tourneur was remaking the story, having previously filmed a silent version in 1913. The film was one of the most expensive made by Tourneur and was a popular commercial hit.
Synopsis
The film is set in 1885. It focuses on a group of troops, a mix of regulars and reservists, and their different responses to the daily military routines. A crisis emerges when a General pays a visit while two deserters are still absent.
Cast
Raimu as Le capitaine Hurluret
Jean Gabin as Fricot
Fernandel as Vanderague
René Donnio as Laplote
Charles Camus as Adjudant Flick
Pierre Labry as Potiron
Frédéric Munié as Lieutenant Mousseret
Lucien Nat as Maréchal des Logis chef Barnot
Pierre Ferval as Brigadier Vergisson
Georges Bever as La Guillaumette
Paul Azaïs as Croquebol
Roland Armontel as Barchetti
Louis Cari as Fourrier Bernot
Henry Roussel as Le général
Ketty Pierson as La charcutière
Jacqueline Brizard as La blanchisseuse
Mady Berry as Madame Bijou - la cantinière
References
Bibliography
Waldman, Harry. Maurice Tourneur: The Life and Films. McFarland, 2008.
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