The Porter from Maxim's (1953 film)

The Porter from Maxim's (French: Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's) is a 1953 French comedy film directed by Henri Diamant-Berger and starring Yves Deniaud, Pierre Larquey and Raymond Bussières. It is based on the 1923 play of the same name which has been made into several film adaptations.[1] It was shot at the Neuilly Studios and on location in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roger Briaucourt.

The Porter from Maxim's
Directed byHenri Diamant-Berger
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyVictor Arménise
Edited byHélène Basté
Music byLouis Gasté
Production
companies
  • Actor-Films
  • Le Film d'Art
Release date
  • 14 August 1953 (1953-08-14)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synopsis

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Julien Pauphilat spent many years working as a porter at the famous Maxim's restaurant in Paris. It proved a very lucrative job and he has now retired and bought a chateau in the countryside. He has always told his daughter he is an industrialist and he has acquired a reputation amongst his new neighbours. However, one of his former regulars at Maxim's now moves to the area and begins courting Julien's daughter, to his discomfort.

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References

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  1. ^ Rearick p.245

Bibliography

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  • Rearick, Charles. Paris Dreams, Paris Memories: The City and Its Mystique. Stanford University Press, 2011.
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