Would-Be Gentleman
Le Bourgeois gentilhomme
Synopsis
M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to marry Cléonte. The two young men's servants use subterfuge to get M. Jourdain to accept Cléonte as son-in-law. They fake the arrival of the Grand Turk's son in Paris, and, in an Oriental ballet, confer upon M. Jourdain the title of Mammamouchi, his daughter marrying the son of the Grand Turk, who is none other than Cléonte in disguise.
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Jean Meyer
Covielle, Cléonte's valet
Louis Seigner
Monsieur Jourdain, bourgeois
Robert Manuel
the music master
Georges Chamarat
the master of philosophy
Jean Piat
Cléonte, in love with Lucile
Georges Descrières
Dorante, count, lover of Dorimene
Jacques Eyser
the fencing master
Jacques Charon
the dancing master
Andrée de Chauveron
Madame Jourdain
Micheline Boudet
Nicole, servant
Marie Sabouret
Dorimène, marquise
Michèle Grellier
Lucile, daughter of M. Jourdain
Jean-Louis Jemma
The master tailor
Henri Tisot
A tailor boy
René Camoin
First lackey
François Valère
Second lackey
Bernard Demigny
the student
Andrée Grandjean
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Molière
- Original Title
- Le Bourgeois gentilhomme
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Cinématographiques, Filmsonor, La Comédie-Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Molière
Henri Alekan
Claude Durand
Pierre Gérin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clavel
Production Design
Claude Durand
Editor
Suzanne Lalique
Production Design
Pierre Gérin
Producer
Suzanne Lalique
Costume Design
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
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What is Would-Be Gentleman about?
M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to marry Cléonte. The two young men's servants use subterfuge to get M. Jourdain to accept Cléonte as son-in-law. They fake the arrival of the Grand Turk's son in Paris, and, in an Oriental ballet, confer upon M. Jourdain the title of Mammamouchi, his daughter marrying the son of the Grand Turk, who is none other than Cléonte in disguise.
Who directed Would-Be Gentleman?
Would-Be Gentleman was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Would-Be Gentleman?
The principal cast of Would-Be Gentleman includes Jean Meyer, Louis Seigner, Robert Manuel, Georges Chamarat, Jean Piat.
When was Would-Be Gentleman released and how long is it?
Would-Be Gentleman was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.