Adhémar or the Toy of Destiny
Storyline & Plot Summary
Is it because his father was a groom that Adhémar Pomme has a long horse head and a horse- toothed smile? Maybe but the fact is that his head has invariably caused laughter whatever the circumstances, which is the tragedy of his life. After having worked as an undertaker, a theater prompter, a casino bouncer, and so on, and failing at each job, he applies out of desperation to an institution where those rejected for physical reasons can hide and live together. But Adhémar immediately starts... laughing at them and gets kicked out as a result! In the end though, he finds his way as a circus artist.
Production Details
Cast
Fernandel
Adhémar Pomme
Bernadette Lange
Clémentine
Andrex
Tisalé, l'ami d'Adhémar
Marcel Lévesque
Mr Brunel-Lacaze, le banquier
Marguerite Pierry
Lady Braconfield, la veuve
Jacques François
Le valet
Jacqueline Pagnol
La marchande de fleurs
Meg Lemonnier
La garde de nuit
Sophie Mallet
La bonne de l'asile
Maximilienne
La soeur du Marquis
Primerose Perret
La bonne de l'hôtel
Annie Ravel
La secrétaire
Alexandre Arnaudy
Le ministre
Maurice Bernard
Le quatrième conseiller
Georges Bever
Le mari trompé
Albert Duvaleix
L'employé du casino
Jacques de Féraudy
Le Marquis de Saltarello
Jean Hervé
Le premier tragédien
Roger Monteaux
Le troisième conseiler
José Noguéro
Don Cristobal
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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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.