| Last Chance Castle | |
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| Directed by | Jean-Paul Paulin | 
| Written by | Henri Troyat  Jean-Paul Paulin  | 
| Produced by | Jean-Paul Paulin | 
| Starring | Nathalie Nattier  Robert Dhéry Julien Carette  | 
| Cinematography | Marcel Lucien | 
| Edited by | Renée Guérin | 
| Music by | Georges Van Parys | 
Production company  | Francinalp  | 
| Distributed by | Les Films Lutétia | 
Release date  | 16 July 1947 | 
Running time  | 85 minutes | 
| Country | France | 
| Language | French | 
Last Chance Castle (French: Le château de la dernière chance) is a 1947 French comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Paulin and starring Nathalie Nattier, Robert Dhéry and Julien Carette.[1][2][3] Actress Corinne Calvet appeared in a supporting role, shorted before she found stardom in Hollywood. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Marquet.
Synopsis
Albert, a despairing man, prepares to commit suicide, but is saved by Professor Patureau-Duparc. The Professor is in need of volunteers for experiments of the new medicine he has invented which can change personalities and give people a positive outlook on life. He is taken to the castle where he flourishes under the treatment, and meets the attractive Yolande.
Cast
- Nathalie Nattier as Yolande
 - Robert Dhéry as Albert
 - Julien Carette as Faustin
 - Jean Marchat as Tritonel
 - Corinne Calvet as Mme Tritonel
 - Pierre Bertin as Le professeur Patureau-Duparc
 - Marguerite Pierry as Mme Boze
 - Odette Talazac as Une cliente
 - Marfa d'Hervilly as Une cliente
 - Maryse de Brandt asUne cliente
 - Jacques Sommet as Un client
 - Albert Michel as L'habilleur
 - Luce Fabiole as Le sujet
 - Danièle Franconville as Une cliente
 - Louis de Funès as Bar Patrion
 - Frédéric Mariotti as Un actionnaire
 
References
- ↑ Rège p.799
 - ↑ "Le Château de la dernière chance de Jean-Paul Paulin (1947) - Unifrance". www.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
 - ↑ Djemaa p.41
 
Bibliography
- Djemaa, Pascal. Louis de Funès: le sublime antihéros du cinéma. Autres temps, 2008.
 - Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
 
