The New Gentlemen
Les Nouveaux Messieurs
Synopsis
The plot focuses on Gaillac (Albert Prejean), an electrician employed by the Paris Opera. In love with gorgeous ballerina Suzanne (Gaby Morlay), Gaillac must play second fiddle to Suzanne's wealthy "protector," powerful politician Count Montoire (Henry Roussell). When the Opera personnel go on strike, Gaillac is appointed leader of the strikers, doing his job so well that he is ultimately elected Secretary of Labor in the French cabinet. Now on equal footing with Montoire, Gaillac is at last a "worthy" suitor for Suzanne -- who can't make up her mind between her two well-connected admirers, leading to a political rivalry the likes of which Paris has never seen. This harmless political satire ended up being banned by the French government for undermining "the dignity of Parliament and its ministers". (moviefone.com)
Top Cast
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Albert Préjean
Jacques Gaillac
Gaby Morlay
Susanne Verrier
Charles Barrois
Theatre director
Henry Roussel
Comte de Montoire Grandpre
Léon Arvel
President
Guy Ferrant
Reporter
Henri Valbel
Policeman Morin
Gustave Hamilton
L' Huissier
Georges Deneubourg
De Courcieux
Christian Gérard
Raymond Narlay
Chief de Cabinet
Bill Bocket
Andrée Canti
Julia
Christophe Duchange
Bit Part
Yvonne Dumas
Bit Player
Fred Gastal
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Marechkine
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Renée Piat
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Feyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis de Croisset, Robert de Flers, Charles Spaak, Jacques Feyder
- Original Title
- Les Nouveaux Messieurs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Sequana Films, Albatros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Feyder
Francis de Croisset, Robert de Flers, Charles Spaak, Jacques Feyder
Georges Périnal, Maurice Desfassiaux
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Maurice Desfassiaux
Director of Photography
Jacques Feyder
Director
Charles Spaak
Writer
Jacques Feyder
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Gentlemen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The New Gentlemen about?
The plot focuses on Gaillac (Albert Prejean), an electrician employed by the Paris Opera. In love with gorgeous ballerina Suzanne (Gaby Morlay), Gaillac must play second fiddle to Suzanne's wealthy "protector," powerful politician Count Montoire (Henry Roussell). When the Opera personnel go on strike, Gaillac is appointed leader of the strikers, doing his job so well that he is ultimately elected Secretary of Labor in the French cabinet. Now on equal footing with Montoire, Gaillac is at last a "worthy" suitor for Suzanne -- who can't make up her mind between her two well-connected admirers, leading to a political rivalry the likes of which Paris has never seen. This harmless political satire ended up being banned by the French government for undermining "the dignity of Parliament and its ministers". (moviefone.com)
Who directed The New Gentlemen?
The New Gentlemen was directed by Jacques Feyder.
Who stars in The New Gentlemen?
The principal cast of The New Gentlemen includes Albert Préjean, Gaby Morlay, Charles Barrois, Henry Roussel, Léon Arvel.
When was The New Gentlemen released and how long is it?
The New Gentlemen was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.