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Cast
Pierre Larquey
as Grandfather
Josseline Gaël
as Solange Lavigne
Milly Mathis
as Madame Puche, concierge
Jean Chevrier
as Gérard Bréval
Marcel Carpentier
as Henri Lavigne
Catherine Fonteney
as Madame Mercourt
Jacotte
as Little Jacotte
Mauricette Mercereau
as Little Germaine
Anna Névada
as Young dancer
France Ellys
as School principal
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorRobert Péguy
WritersRobert Péguy
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGrand-père
About Grand-père
Trouble is started by one of the unfortunate girls, ensconced in a chateau by a generous lady so they can recuperate,but a grandfather and a teacher cause the little drama to be soon forgotten.
Directed by Robert Péguy, Grand-père leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Larquey, Josseline Gaël, Milly Mathis — 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 drama titles of 1939.
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