
Francis the First

Storyline & Plot Summary
Honorin is the simple and naive stage manager of a traveling theatre troupe, whose one ambition is to once play the role of the cavalier in the opera "Francis I, or the Loves of the Beautiful Ferroniere". A hypnotist puts him to sleep and in his dreams he is transplanted to the days of the Renaissance. There, among other items, he is made a Duke by Henri VIII, fights a duel and survives a series of medieval tortures, while also bestowing some 20th century blessings on the court of Francis I.
Production Details
Cast

Fernandel
Honorin

Mona Goya
Elsa / Madeleine Ferron

Alice Tissot
Madame Cascaroni / Dame Alfredine

Aimé Simon-Girard
François Ier

Alexandre Rignault
Henri VIII d'Angleterre

Henri Bosc
Luigi Cascaroni / Jean Ferron

Alexandre Mihalesco
Cagliostro

René Génin
Cascaroni / L'aubergiste

Henri Valbel
Le Padre

Charles Lemontier
La Palice

Jean Marconi
Lautrec
Paul Delon
Le duc de Montmorency

Nicolas Amato
Le chevalier Bayard

Jacques Vitry
Le héraut

Paul Faivre
Un seigneur

Pierre Ferval
Un forain
Teddy Michaud
Le bourreau

Albert Broquin
Le marchand de sucettes

Janine Guise
Maria
Claire Saint-Hilaire
Madame de Monchenut
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for Francis the First
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.





