Le Schpountz : The Schpountz /

Schpountz is convinced he has a calling to become a great tragic movie actor. He only too willingly becomes the butt of a practical joke perpetrated by some visiting movie people. They sign him up to a phony contract and invite him to Paris where he becomes a great star of comedy, not of tragedy.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Interama Video Classics (Firm), Société Nouvelle des Films Marcel Pagnol
Other Authors: Pagnol, Marcel, 1895-1974, Fernandel, 1903-1971, Demazis, Orane, 1904-1991, Charpin, Fernand, 1887-1944, Poupon, Henri, 1882-1953
Format: Video VHS
Language:French
Language Notes:In French with English subtitles.
Published: New York, NY : Interama Video Classics, [1994]
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Description
Summary:Schpountz is convinced he has a calling to become a great tragic movie actor. He only too willingly becomes the butt of a practical joke perpetrated by some visiting movie people. They sign him up to a phony contract and invite him to Paris where he becomes a great star of comedy, not of tragedy.
Item Description:"La Société nouvelle des films Marcel Pagnol présente."
Running time on cassette label: 128:45; on container: 135 min.
Based on the novel by Marcel Pagnol.
Originally released in 1936 as motion picture.
First released in France.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (128 min., 45 sec.) : sound, black and white ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS format.
Production Credits:Writer/director, Marcel Pagnol ; photography, Willy ; music, Casimir Oberfeld.