La Présidente
Synopsis
Vérotchka, a vivacious theater actress touring in a provincial town, is turned out of her hotel by orders of Monsieur Tricointe, the stern president of the local law court. In a rage, the actress knocks at Tricointe's door with a view to protesting against the treatment she is given. She goes about it so well that she ends up being accommodated by the president himself. This is the moment Jean-Pierre Gaudet, the Minister of Justice, chooses to pay an unannounced visit to his friend Tricointe. There he mistakes Vérotchka for Madame Tricointe and the president does not dare to contradict Gaudet. A lot of absurd situations ensue.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Elvira Popescu
Vérotcha
Henri Garat
Minister Jean-Pierre Gaudet
André Lefaur
President Tricointe
Louis-Jacques Boucot
Interpreter
Nina Myral
Sophie
Maurice Dorléac
Rosimond
Rivers Cadet
Biennassis
Micheline Francey
Denise
Doumel
Marius
Gaston Gabaroche
Pinglet
Georges Morton
Laboulène
Edmond Roze
Pierre Darteuil
Usher
Barbara Shaw
Henri Trévoux
Liliane Lesaffre
Roland Lesaffre
Inka Krymer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernand Rivers
- Original Title
- La Présidente
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Fernand Rivers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernand Rivers
Department Leadership Roster
Fernand Rivers
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Présidente
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What is La Présidente about?
Vérotchka, a vivacious theater actress touring in a provincial town, is turned out of her hotel by orders of Monsieur Tricointe, the stern president of the local law court. In a rage, the actress knocks at Tricointe's door with a view to protesting against the treatment she is given. She goes about it so well that she ends up being accommodated by the president himself. This is the moment Jean-Pierre Gaudet, the Minister of Justice, chooses to pay an unannounced visit to his friend Tricointe. There he mistakes Vérotchka for Madame Tricointe and the president does not dare to contradict Gaudet. A lot of absurd situations ensue.
Who directed La Présidente?
La Présidente was directed by Fernand Rivers.
Who stars in La Présidente?
The principal cast of La Présidente includes Elvira Popescu, Henri Garat, André Lefaur, Louis-Jacques Boucot, Nina Myral.
When was La Présidente released and how long is it?
La Présidente was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.