Last Chance Castle (French: Le château de la dernière chance) is a 1947 French comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Paulin and starring Nathalie Nattier, Robert Dhéry and Julien Carette.[1][2][3] Actress Corinne Calvet appeared in a supporting role, shorted before she found stardom in Hollywood. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Marquet.

Last Chance Castle
Directed byJean-Paul Paulin
Written byHenri Troyat
Jean-Paul Paulin
Produced byJean-Paul Paulin
StarringNathalie Nattier
Robert Dhéry
Julien Carette
CinematographyMarcel Lucien
Edited byRenée Guérin
Music byGeorges Van Parys
Production
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Francinalp
Distributed byLes Films Lutétia
Release date
  • 16 July 1947 (1947-07-16)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synopsis

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Albert, a despairing man, prepares to commit suicide, but is saved by Professor Patureau-Duparc. The Professor is in need of volunteers for experiments of the new medicine he has invented which can change personalities and give people a positive outlook on life. He is taken to the castle where he flourishes under the treatment, and meets the attractive Yolande.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Rège p.799
  2. ^ "Le Château de la dernière chance de Jean-Paul Paulin (1947) - Unifrance". www.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  3. ^ Djemaa p.41

Bibliography

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  • Djemaa, Pascal. Louis de Funès: le sublime antihéros du cinéma. Autres temps, 2008.
  • Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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