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Cast
Elvira Popescu
as The Queen of Silistrie
Louis Jouvet
as René Cercleux
André Alerme
as Chautard
Fernand Charpin
as Honorat
Josette Day
as Marianne Honorat
Robert Lynen
as Prince Sasha
Mireille Perrey
as Gisèle Beryl
Geymond Vital
as Genral Braoulitch
Jean Témerson
as Hector, the valet
Sylvain Itkine
as Professor Mehara
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1938
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorAlexander Esway
WritersPaul Madeux, Carlo Rim
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBargekeepers Daughter
About Bargekeepers Daughter
Prince Sacha studies in Paris and cares more for Marianne than about Silistrie, the country his family was exiled from. But Chautard, a French financier, who has business there (the country is rich in oil), wouldn't mind a little political stability. So why not restore the ancient royal family to the throne? But is Prince Sacha up to his role ? And will Marianne make a suitable princess?
Directed by Alexander Esway, Bargekeepers Daughter leans on a strong ensemble — Elvira Popescu, Louis Jouvet, André Alerme — 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 1938.
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