
The King of Grease
Le Roi du cirage
Synopsis
Bouboule, a shoeshine boy at a Parisian train station, is about to discover a revolutionary shoe polish. Unfortunately, due to a series of misunderstandings, he loses his job. But at the same time, he wins a fabulous sum in the lottery. From then on, shoe polish is back in the spotlight…
Top Cast
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- Director
- Pierre Colombier
- Screenplay & Story
- René Pujol, Pierre Colombier
- Original Title
- Le Roi du cirage
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Pathé-Natan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Colombier
René Pujol, Pierre Colombier
Jean Bachelet
Department Leadership Roster
René Pujol
Writer
Pierre Colombier
Writer
Jean Bachelet
Director of Photography
Pierre Colombier
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Grease
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King of Grease about?
Bouboule, a shoeshine boy at a Parisian train station, is about to discover a revolutionary shoe polish. Unfortunately, due to a series of misunderstandings, he loses his job. But at the same time, he wins a fabulous sum in the lottery. From then on, shoe polish is back in the spotlight…
Who directed The King of Grease?
The King of Grease was directed by Pierre Colombier.
Who stars in The King of Grease?
The principal cast of The King of Grease includes Georges Milton, Simone Vaudry, Gladys Cady, Henry Houry, Henri Kerny.
When was The King of Grease released and how long is it?
The King of Grease was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
