The Mondesir Heir (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, The Mondesir Heir is a comedy film directed by Albert Valentin, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Bienaimé, a modest postman, in love with Janine, the village postmistress, does not know that he is the illegitimate son of the old Baron de Mondésir. The Baron dies and in happy amazement, Bienaimé finds he is the sole heir to the deceased's estate. But he should be careful, for two crooks, Waldemar and Erika, are after his newly-acquired wealth.
Who’s in it. The Mondesir Heir stars Fernandel as Bien-Aimé, le facteur, le baron de Mondésir et ses aïeux, Elvira Popescu as Erika, l'aventurière, Jules Berry as Waldemar, le mage and Gaby Andreu as Janine, la postière, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mondesir Heir 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 Mondesir Heir page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mondesir Heir tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mondesir Heir (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mondesir Heir change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mondesir Heir worth watching?
- The Mondesir Heir holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mondesir Heir?
- The Mondesir Heir stars Fernandel, Elvira Popescu, Jules Berry, Gaby Andreu and Félicien Tramel.
- When was The Mondesir Heir released?
- The Mondesir Heir was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.