Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman

Produced bySuzanne GoosensStarringCinematographyJean LehérisseyEdited byMonique KirsanoffMusic byFrancis LopezDistributed byC.E.F.105 minutesCountryFranceLanguageFrench

Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman (French: Monsieur Leguignon lampiste) is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Yves Deniaud, Jane Marken and Bernard Lajarrige.^[1][2][3] It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié. It was based on a radio programme and was followed by a sequel Leguignon the Healer in 1954.

Synopsis

A signalman employed by the SNCF constantly has to deal with difficult situations in spite of his well-meaning efforts. After a dispute with a group of children who lay claim to some treasure discovered in a dilapidated shack that he uses, the matter ends up in court.

Cast

• Yves Deniaud as Diogène Leguignon
• Jane Marken as Mrs. Leguignon
• Bernard Lajarrige as Mr. Follenfant
• Pierre Larquey as Mr. Petitot
• Roland Armontel as Mr. Maltestu
• Christiane Barry as Louise
• Jean Carmet as Mr. Grosjean, policeman
• Jacques Emmanuel as Mr. Pabroc
• Paul Faivre as Mr. Paulin
• Pierre Magnier as Général de Saint Bouquet
• Henri Niel as M. Chadoul
• Jean Berton as M. Caïman
• Christian Argentin as Advocate
• Georges Baconnet as A local resident
• Paul Mercey as A local resident
• Louis de Funès as A local resident
• Pierre Havet as Le secrétaire de Pabroc
• Albert Duvaleix as Le président de la 9ème chambre correctionnelle
• Marcel Josz as Le président de la 11ème chambre correctionnelle
• Robert Lussac as Le président de la 13ème chambre correctionnelle
• Claude Boissol as Le substitut #1
• Jean Brunel as Le substitut #2
• Georges Tourreil as Le substitut #2
• Alain Chanu as reporter

References

Bibliography

• Dyer, Richard & Vincendeau, Ginette. Popular European Cinema. Routledge, 2013.
• Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

• Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman at IMDb
• Monsieur Leguignon, lampiste (1952) at the Films de France