Deputy Eusèbe (1939)
Original title: Eusèbe député
Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, learns one day that a candidate bearing his name runs for election as a member of parliament. In fact Frazier, a crooked businessman, has urged an accomplice to impersonate Eusèbe, in order to obtain, through this straw man, authorizations for the creation of a casino in Sanceau-les-Nains and to make big money out of it. Eusébe decides to go to Paris to investigate. In the capital he meets Mariska, an exuberant actress who encourages him to try to get elected. As a result, thanks to her the true Bonbonneau becomes a member of parliament and the crook's accomplice is arrested. But Frazier is not impressed and, changing tactics, he starts manipulating Eusèbe.
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Michel SimonEusèbe Bonbonneau
René BergeronPinson
Jules BerryFélix JacassarAlbert BroquinThe stage managerHenri de LivryThe restaurant ownerHugues de BagratideA guest
Georges DoukingFirmin
Paul DemangeThe concierge
Gaston DuboscThe notaryLouis FlorencieThe MinisterÉdouard FrancommeAn electorJean HeuzéThe commissionerMovie DNA
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What is Deputy Eusèbe about?
Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, learns one day that a candidate bearing his name runs for election as a member of parliament. In fact Frazier, a crooked businessman, has urged an accomplice to impersonate Eusèbe, in order to obtain, through this straw man, authorizations for the creation of a casino in Sanceau-les-Nains and to make big money out of it. Eusébe decides to go to Paris to investigate. In the capital he meets Mariska, an exuberant actress who encourages him to try to get elected. As a result, thanks to her the true Bonbonneau becomes a member of parliament and the crook's accomplice is arrested. But Frazier is not impressed and, changing tactics, he starts manipulating Eusèbe.
How long is Deputy Eusèbe?
Deputy Eusèbe has a runtime of 85 minutes.