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Friendly Advice

Un conseil d'ami

Synopsis

This silent French film begins with Georges feeling miserable, as he has ambitions of being a great musician but is forced to eke out a living giving lessons. So, he writes a friend to ask his advice. The friend tries to remake Georges and make him a bit of a playboy. However, when it comes to wooing a rich American, the advice is not exactly perfect.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jacques Feyder
Original Title
Un conseil d'ami
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
16m
Production Studios
Gaumont

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jacques Feyder

Producers

Léon Gaumont

Department Leadership Roster

Jacques Feyder

Jacques Feyder

Director

Léon Gaumont

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Friendly Advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Friendly Advice

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Friendly Advice about?

This silent French film begins with Georges feeling miserable, as he has ambitions of being a great musician but is forced to eke out a living giving lessons. So, he writes a friend to ask his advice. The friend tries to remake Georges and make him a bit of a playboy. However, when it comes to wooing a rich American, the advice is not exactly perfect.

Who directed Friendly Advice?

Friendly Advice was directed by Jacques Feyder.

Who stars in Friendly Advice?

The principal cast of Friendly Advice includes Fernand Herrmann, Kitty Hott.

When was Friendly Advice released and how long is it?

Friendly Advice was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 16m.