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Cast
Robert Lamoureux
as Robert Langlois, law student
Fernand Ledoux
as Fernand Langlois, father, professor
Gaby Morlay
as Gabrielle Langlois, mother
Nicole Courcel
as Catherine Liseray, young neighbor
Louis de Funès
as Mr. Calomel, neighbor on the floor above
Gaston Modot
as Street violinist
Madeleine Barbulée
as Marie-Louise, first maid
Yolande Laffon
as Madeleine Sautaupain, Mom's friend
Robert Rollis
as Léon “Alibi”, friend of Robert
Sophie Sel
as Student of Mr. Langlois
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageFrench
CertificationU
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes27
DirectorJean-Paul Le Chanois
WritersMarcel Aymé, Pierre Véry, Jean-Paul Le Chanois
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPapa, Mama, the Maid and I
About Papa, Mama, the Maid and I
The residents of the apartment building on Rue Montmartre are a motley crew of oddballs and eccentrics. The daring son of a professor couple is in love with a sexy student who supplements her pocket money by working as an au pair. And then there's Monsieur Calomel, the crazy but helpful neighbor who's always ready with a funny face...
Directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, Papa, Mama, the Maid and I leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Lamoureux, Fernand Ledoux, Gaby Morlay — 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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