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L'Arpète
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L'Arpète

1929-07-19 · 107 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

This light-hearted comedy takes place at and around a Parisien haute-couture fashion house and tells a love triangle story.

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Directors
Donatien
Production companies
Francos Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lucienne LegrandLucienne LegrandJacqueline
Raymond Guérin-CatelainRaymond Guérin-CatelainJules Fer - le peintre
Louis RavetLouis RavetBernard
Pierre PradierLe couturier Pommier
Jean GodardMock
Emilio VardannesRoquedufer
DonatienDonatienLe curé

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