Would-Be Gentleman (1958)

MovieDrama, Comedy1h 36m
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M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to marry Cléonte. The two young men's servants use subterfuge to get M. Jourdain to accept Cléonte as son-in-law. They fake the arrival of the Grand Turk's son in Paris, and, in an Oriental ballet, confer upon M. Jourdain the title of Mammamouchi, his daughter marrying the son of the Grand Turk, who is none other than Cléonte in disguise.

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Jean MeyerJean MeyerCovielle, Cléonte's valetLouis SeignerLouis SeignerMonsieur Jourdain, bourgeoisRobert ManuelRobert Manuelthe music masterGeorges ChamaratGeorges Chamaratthe master of philosophyJean PiatJean PiatCléonte, in love with LucileGeorges DescrièresGeorges DescrièresDorante, count, lover of DorimeneJacques EyserJacques Eyserthe fencing masterJacques CharonJacques Charonthe dancing master

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