Sénéchal the Magnificent

Sénéchal the Magnificent was released on May 24, 1957.

Sénéchal the Magnificent was directed by Jean Boyer.

Sénéchal the Magnificent has a runtime of 1h 35m.

Sénéchal the Magnificent was produced by Jean Boyer.

Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?

The key characters in Sénéchal the Magnificent are François, Lucien Sénéchal (Fernandel), La princesse Marida Ludibescu (Nadia Gray), Mme Roberte (Madeleine Barbulée).

Sénéchal the Magnificent is a Comedy film.

Sénéchal the Magnificent has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10.