The King of Camelots

The King of Camelots (French: Le roi des camelots) is a 1951 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Robert Lamoureux, Colette Ripert and Yves Deniaud. The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Nègre.

Synopsis

A young man Robert is initiated into the way of the camelots or street hawkers by the experienced Raymond. Robert is soon a thriving camelot, and begins to teach his own group of protégés.

Cast

• Robert Lamoureux as Robert
• Colette Ripert as Françoise
• Yves Deniaud as Raymond
• Charles Bouillaud as Emile
• Robert Berri as Grand Jo
• Gaston Orbal as Le marquis
• Jacques Gencel as Jeanjean
• Robert Rollis as Fil de fer
• Pierre Mazé as Michel
• Geneviève Morel as Mme Marguerite
• Paul Faivre as Le secrétaire
• Jean Carmet as La Globule
• Lysiane Rey as Yvette

References

Bibliography

• Hubert-Lacombe, Patricia. Le cinéma français dans la guerre froide: 1946-1956. L'Harmattan, 1996.
• Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

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