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Romantic comedy

Monsieur Beaucaire (1946): Cast

Monsieur Beaucaire (1946) movie poster

Monsieur Beaucaire is a 1946 romantic comedy directed by George Marshall, starring Reginald Owen as King Louis XV, Bob Hope and Cecil Kellaway. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Monsieur Beaucaire (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
George Marshall
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Monsieur Beaucaire About?

The premise of Monsieur Beaucaire without spoilers.

In the glittering court of King Louis XV, a clumsy barber with boundless optimism and a winning smile finds himself drawn into political intrigue. To protect his interests he pretends to be a dashing nobleman pledged to the Spanish princess, leading to a tangled web of deception and courtly romance.

Monsieur Beaucaire Themes & Keywords

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  • king louis xv character
  • nobleman
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  • shaving cream
  • shaving
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  • swordfight
  • falling into water
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  • border
  • french spanish border
  • banishment
  • sliding down a railing
  • assassination plot
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  • switching places
  • royal wedding
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  • eyeglasses
  • patriotism
  • royalty
  • flirting
  • banquet
  • deception
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Cast & crew

Monsieur Beaucaire Cast & Characters

Reginald Owen leads the cast as King Louis XV, with Bob Hope as Monsieur Beaucaire and Cecil Kellaway as Count D'Armand. Directed by George Marshall; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George Marshall

More films directed by George Marshall, best-rated first: How the West Was Won, Eight on the Lam, Hook, Line and Sinker and The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz.

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Details

Monsieur Beaucaire Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Mit Pinsel und Degen” and “Le Joyeux Barbier”.

Also known as
  • Mit Pinsel und Degen
  • Le Joyeux Barbier
  • 理发师万岁

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FAQ

Monsieur Beaucaire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Monsieur Beaucaire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Monsieur Beaucaire?

Monsieur Beaucaire runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Monsieur Beaucaire released?

Monsieur Beaucaire was released on September 4, 1946.

Who directed Monsieur Beaucaire?

Monsieur Beaucaire was directed by George Marshall.

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Who is in the cast of Monsieur Beaucaire?

Monsieur Beaucaire stars Reginald Owen as King Louis XV, Bob Hope as Monsieur Beaucaire and Cecil Kellaway as Count D'Armand, among 24 credited actors.

Does Monsieur Beaucaire have a post-credit scene?

No. Monsieur Beaucaire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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