The Congress of Mother-in-Laws
Le congrès des belles-mères
Synopsis
The Baroness de Courtebise presides over an association of mothers-in-law with grievances against their sons-in-law. Armed with her prerogatives, she forbids the marriage of her daughter-in-law to the mayor's nephew, especially as an inheritance is in doubt. The ladies kidnap, the men kidnap, the election campaign turns sour and the Baroness must capitulate. She takes revenge by falling into the mayor's arms.
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Pierre Larquey
Le maire
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
La baronne de Courtebise
Dorette Ardenne
Catherine Moucaille
Raymond Cordy
Le garde chapêtre
Maximilienne
Madame Moucaille
Georges Rollin
Jacques
Colette Régis
Madame Perchepeinte
Simone Max
Madame Bonnichon
Alain Baugé
André
Annick Baugé
Dominique de Courtebise
Pierre Brebans
René Jolisein
Georges Coulonges
Le baron de Courtebise
Jean-Michel Rankovitch
Jean
Marcel Roche
Marcel
Colette Régis
Madame Guerchepinte
Gloria Velasquez
La chanteuse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Couzinet
- Screenplay & Story
- Émile Couzinet
- Original Score
- Vincent Scotto
- Original Title
- Le congrès des belles-mères
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Burgus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Couzinet
Émile Couzinet
Vincent Scotto
Pierre Dolley
Émile Couzinet
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Couzinet
Writer
Émile Couzinet
Producer
Émile Couzinet
Director
Pierre Dolley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is The Congress of Mother-in-Laws about?
The Baroness de Courtebise presides over an association of mothers-in-law with grievances against their sons-in-law. Armed with her prerogatives, she forbids the marriage of her daughter-in-law to the mayor's nephew, especially as an inheritance is in doubt. The ladies kidnap, the men kidnap, the election campaign turns sour and the Baroness must capitulate. She takes revenge by falling into the mayor's arms.
Who directed The Congress of Mother-in-Laws?
The Congress of Mother-in-Laws was directed by Émile Couzinet.
Who stars in The Congress of Mother-in-Laws?
The principal cast of The Congress of Mother-in-Laws includes Pierre Larquey, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, Dorette Ardenne, Raymond Cordy, Maximilienne.
When was The Congress of Mother-in-Laws released and how long is it?
The Congress of Mother-in-Laws was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Congress of Mother-in-Laws?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Congress of Mother-in-Laws was composed by Vincent Scotto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Congress of Mother-in-Laws?
The Congress of Mother-in-Laws holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).