It Happened on the 36 Candles

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.

Top cast

Jane Sourza

Mrs. Desjardins, Minister of Youth and Sports

Guy Bertil

Hugues, minister's nephew

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Brigitte Barbier

Brigitte Magnin

Jacques Riberolles

Michel, Brigitte's fiancé

Silvia Solar

Myra

Lona Rita

Sweeper

Max Elloy

Usher

Paul Demange

Concierge

René Hiéronimus

Ambroise

Denise Kerny

Secretary