It Happened on the 36 Candles

1957Directed by Henri Diamant-Berger

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Released: October 16, 1957
Runtime: 1h 45m

About It Happened on the 36 Candles

Comedy

Synopsis

Rejecting the union of her daughter Brigitte with a modest worker, Madame Magnin invents an adultery for the lover, then introduces Brigitte to a good-looking man working on the famous RTF entertainment show 36 Chandelles. The show ultimately seals the reunion of the two estranged young lovers. The story features a parade of music-hall stars from the era: Charles Trenet, Charles Aznavour, Georges Guétary, Juliette Gréco, Roger Pierre and Jean-Marc Thibault, Fernand Raynaud, Georges Ulmer and many more.

Director: Henri Diamant-Berger
Writers: Henri Diamant-Berger
André Leclerc
Dominique Nohain
Original title: C'est arrivé à 36 chandelles

Principal cast

In billing order

Jane SourzaMrs. Desjardins, Minister of Youth and Sports
Guy BertilHugues, minister's nephew
Brigitte BarbierBrigitte Magnin
Jacques RiberollesMichel, Brigitte's fiancé
Silvia SolarMyra
Lona RitaSweeper

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