Balthazar (1937)
1h 30m
Running Time
December 29, 1937Release Date
Plot.
Following a slight accident, a stranger appears in a Provençal village and knocks at the door of the Philippes'villa, asking them for help. Albert Philippe is suspicious but his wife shows some interest in the man. After leaving the Philippe family, the unknown man goes to the village, meets the mayor and buys an island opposite the Philippe villa. It suddenly appears that the mysterious fellow is none other than Balthazar Lemonnier, a well-known millionaire. No sooner is the news disclosed than everybody, including the initially distrustful Mr. Philippe, wants to become his friend.
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Cast & Crew.
Jules Berry
Balthazar Lemonnier
Danièle Parola
Germaine Philippe
André Alerme
Albert Philippe
Fernand Charpin
Le Gac
Pierre Colombier
Director
Jean-Henri Blanchon
Writer
Léopold Marchand
Writer
Marcel Lattès
Composer
Details.
Release DateDecember 29, 1937
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 30m
Wiki.
Balthazar is a 1937 French comedy film directed by Pierre Colombier and starring Jules Berry, Danièle Parola and André Alerme. It was based on the play of the same title by Léopold Marchand. It was shot at the Joinville Studios of Pathé in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier.