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The French, They Are a Funny Race (1955): Cast

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The French, They Are a Funny Race is a 1955 comedy directed by Preston Sturges, starring Paulette Dubost as Madame Taupin, André Luguet and Martine Carol. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The French, They Are a Funny Race (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Preston Sturges
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is The French, They Are a Funny Race About?

The premise of The French, They Are a Funny Race without spoilers.

His English wife was a distinguished horsewoman. His French wife distinguished herself in other fields. An Englishman tries to adapt to life in France

The French, They Are a Funny Race Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • wife
  • based on book
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The French, They Are a Funny Race Cast & Characters

Paulette Dubost leads the cast as Madame Taupin, with André Luguet as L'éditeur Fusillard and Martine Carol as Martine Thompson. Directed by Preston Sturges; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Preston Sturges

More films directed by Preston Sturges, best-rated first: The Lady Eve, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend and Unfaithfully Yours.

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The French, They Are a Funny Race Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Diary of Major Thompson” and “Hans franska fru”.

Also known as
  • The Diary of Major Thompson
  • Hans franska fru

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The French, They Are a Funny Race FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The French, They Are a Funny Race, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The French, They Are a Funny Race?

The French, They Are a Funny Race runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The French, They Are a Funny Race released?

The French, They Are a Funny Race was released on December 9, 1955.

Who directed The French, They Are a Funny Race?

The French, They Are a Funny Race was directed by Preston Sturges.

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Who is in the cast of The French, They Are a Funny Race?

The French, They Are a Funny Race stars Paulette Dubost as Madame Taupin, André Luguet as L'éditeur Fusillard and Martine Carol as Martine Thompson, among 7 credited actors.

Does The French, They Are a Funny Race have a post-credit scene?

No. The French, They Are a Funny Race has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The French, They Are a Funny Race in?

The original language of The French, They Are a Funny Race is French.

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