French Cancan
Summary:
Beautifully photographed, this comedy drama from Jean Renoir chronicles the revival of Paris' most notorious dance as it tells the story of a theater producer who turns a humble washerwoman into a star at the Moulin Rouge. The film is also title Only the French Can. Sandra Brennan, Rovi... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Jean Gabin - (Danglard)
Maria Felix - (La Belle Abesse)
Françoise Arnoul - (Nini)
Gianni Esposito - (Prince Alexandre)
Gaston Modot - (Danglard's Servant)
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Review:
Jean Renoir's first French film in 15 years, French Cancan is a charming, candy-colored musical-comedy bonbon. Clearly having picked up a trick or two about musicals during his years in Hollywood, Renoir fills the screen with glorious pastels, kicks the energy level up several notches, and never lets more than a few minutes go by ... Continue >>
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