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Cast
Pierre Larquey
as Le maire
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
as La baronne de Courtebise
Dorette Ardenne
as Catherine Moucaille
Raymond Cordy
as Le garde chapêtre
Maximilienne
as Madame Moucaille
Georges Rollin
as Jacques
Colette Régis
as Madame Perchepeinte
Simone Max
as Madame Bonnichon
Alain Baugé
as André
Annick Baugé
as Dominique de Courtebise
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorÉmile Couzinet
WritersÉmile Couzinet
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Congress of Mother-in-Laws
About The Congress of Mother-in-Laws
The Baroness de Courtebise presides over an association of mothers-in-law with grievances against their sons-in-law. Armed with her prerogatives, she forbids the marriage of her daughter-in-law to the mayor's nephew, especially as an inheritance is in doubt. The ladies kidnap, the men kidnap, the election campaign turns sour and the Baroness must capitulate. She takes revenge by falling into the mayor's arms.
Directed by Émile Couzinet, The Congress of Mother-in-Laws leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Larquey, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, Dorette Ardenne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1954.
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