How to Succeed in Love
Comment réussir en amour
Synopsis
Bernard, a young, serious publisher of religious books, finds himself embroiled in amusing and eventful adventures with Sophie, a wacky twist dancer. Having lost his own situation, he joins Editions du Soleil thanks to his friend Marcel's manuscript "Comment réussir en amour". Freed of his shyness, he succeeds brilliantly in his career; and having put to good use the teachings of the manuscript, Bernard ends up marrying Sophie. But he soon finds himself confronted by the impetuous young woman's fantasies.
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Dany Saval
Sophie Rondeau
Jean Poiret
Bernard Monod
Jacqueline Maillan
Edmée Rondeau
Jacques Charon
Director of Editions du Soleil
Hélène Duc
Wife of the director of Editions du Soleil
Maurice Chevit
Agent
Dominique Davray
Joséphine
Claude Piéplu
Dance teacher
Noël Roquevert
Director of Editions Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Roger Pierre
Marcel
Michel Serrault
Commissioner
Eddy Mitchell
Eddy Mitchell (uncredited)
Audrey Arno
Gillian
Robert Seller
Doctor
Max Montavon
Song editor
Charles Bouillaud
(uncredited)
Les Chaussettes Noires
Self (uncredited)
Luce Fabiole
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Boisrond
- Screenplay & Story
- Annette Wademant
- Original Title
- Comment réussir en amour
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Produzione Cinematografica Mediterranee, Francos Films, France Cinéma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Boisrond
Annette Wademant
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Boisrond
Director
Annette Wademant
Writer
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What is How to Succeed in Love about?
Bernard, a young, serious publisher of religious books, finds himself embroiled in amusing and eventful adventures with Sophie, a wacky twist dancer. Having lost his own situation, he joins Editions du Soleil thanks to his friend Marcel's manuscript "Comment réussir en amour". Freed of his shyness, he succeeds brilliantly in his career; and having put to good use the teachings of the manuscript, Bernard ends up marrying Sophie. But he soon finds himself confronted by the impetuous young woman's fantasies.
Who directed How to Succeed in Love?
How to Succeed in Love was directed by Michel Boisrond.
Who stars in How to Succeed in Love?
The principal cast of How to Succeed in Love includes Dany Saval, Jean Poiret, Jacqueline Maillan, Jacques Charon, Hélène Duc.
When was How to Succeed in Love released and how long is it?
How to Succeed in Love was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.