Le Chanteur de minuit
Synopsis
Jean Bonnefoy, who has a talent for singing, is unemployed. So he is very happy the day he is offered a post as a music teacher in a college for young women. But he soon realizes the job is only a mixed blessing as a group of girls have set about making life tough for him. Among them is Anny Laforcade, a student who finally changes sides, taking pity on her teacher and falling in love with him. At one point, Jean meets Zébulon, a talent agent who decides to launch his singing career. Zébulon has a far-fetched idea: He asks Anny to disappear for a few days thus making people believe that she has committed suicide out of love for Jean. The latter, who is not aware of the scheme, is devastated.
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- Director
- Léo Joannon
- Original Title
- Le Chanteur de minuit
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
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What is Le Chanteur de minuit about?
Jean Bonnefoy, who has a talent for singing, is unemployed. So he is very happy the day he is offered a post as a music teacher in a college for young women. But he soon realizes the job is only a mixed blessing as a group of girls have set about making life tough for him. Among them is Anny Laforcade, a student who finally changes sides, taking pity on her teacher and falling in love with him. At one point, Jean meets Zébulon, a talent agent who decides to launch his singing career. Zébulon has a far-fetched idea: He asks Anny to disappear for a few days thus making people believe that she has committed suicide out of love for Jean. The latter, who is not aware of the scheme, is devastated.
Who directed Le Chanteur de minuit?
Le Chanteur de minuit was directed by Léo Joannon.
Who stars in Le Chanteur de minuit?
The principal cast of Le Chanteur de minuit includes Jean Lumière, Yvette Lebon, Saturnin Fabre, Gilbert Gil, Jacqueline Pacaud.
When was Le Chanteur de minuit released and how long is it?
Le Chanteur de minuit was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.