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Cast
Albert Préjean
as Lucien Chauchois
Mireille Perrey
as Hermine Chauchois
Claude Dauphin
as Robert Grésillon
Armand Bernard
as Viscount Édouard
Marguerite Moreno
as Blanche de Saint-Alba
Yolande Laffon
as Countess de Chambreuil
Michèle Béryl
as Solange
Julien Carette
as Manservant
Yvonne Rozille
as Princess Henriette
Aimé Simon-Girard
as Prince Héctor
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1937
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes6
DirectorPierre Caron
WritersPierre Caron
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Spanking
About The Spanking
A husband, exasperated by his wife, spanks her without paying attention to the open window in front of which he is. He is annoyingly surprised to discover the next day that the scene has been photographed by a neighbor, and that the image is circulating in Paris. A debate then ensues: is this an opportunity to call for revolt or a welcome manifestation of marital authority?
Directed by Pierre Caron, The Spanking leans on a strong ensemble — Albert Préjean, Mireille Perrey, Claude Dauphin — 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 1937.
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