The Cupboard Was Bare (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1948, The Cupboard Was Bare is a comedy and crime film directed by Carlo Rim, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The aunt of Alfred Puc, a meek tax-collector in Paris, dies while riding in a moving van. The driver, not wishing to be bothered by a police interrogation, hides her corpse in a cupboard before notifying Alfred. But the van is stolen. Alfred, being the heir of a rich lady, begins a frantic search to locate the missing van and the cupboard because one can't claim an inheritance if there is no 'corpus delecti.' In his search, he gets caught up in an underworld web and finds the body of a murdered gangster in his room. He finally locates the cupboard but promptly loses it again. But, wait, it isn't "finis' time, yet.
Who’s in it. The Cupboard Was Bare stars Fernandel as Alfred Puc, Berthe Bovy as Madame Lea Lobligeois, Germaine Kerjean as Madame Coufignac and Albert Dinan as P'tit Louis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Cupboard Was Bare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cupboard Was Bare page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cupboard Was Bare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cupboard Was Bare (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cupboard Was Bare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cupboard Was Bare worth watching?
- The Cupboard Was Bare holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cupboard Was Bare?
- The Cupboard Was Bare stars Fernandel, Berthe Bovy, Germaine Kerjean, Albert Dinan and Annette Poivre.
- When was The Cupboard Was Bare released?
- The Cupboard Was Bare was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.