Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman (French: Monsieur Leguignon lampiste) is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Yves Deniaud, Jane Marken and Bernard Lajarrige. It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié. It was based on a radio programme and was followed by a sequel Leguignon the Healer in 1954.
Synopsis
A signalman employed by the SNCF constantly has to deal with difficult situations in spite of his well-meaning efforts. After a dispute with a group of children who lay claim to some treasure discovered in a dilapidated shack that he uses, the matter ends up in court.
Cast
Yves Deniaud as Diogène Leguignon
Jane Marken as Mrs. Leguignon
Bernard Lajarrige as Mr. Follenfant
Pierre Larquey as Mr. Petitot
Roland Armontel as Mr. Maltestu
Christiane Barry as Louise
Jean Carmet as Mr. Grosjean, policeman
Jacques Emmanuel as Mr. Pabroc
Paul Faivre as Mr. Paulin
Pierre Magnier as Général de Saint Bouquet
Henri Niel as M. Chadoul
Jean Berton as M. Caïman
Christian Argentin as Advocate
Georges Baconnet as A local resident
Paul Mercey as A local resident
Louis de Funès as A local resident
Pierre Havet as Le secrétaire de Pabroc
Albert Duvaleix as Le président de la 9ème chambre correctionnelle
Marcel Josz as Le président de la 11ème chambre correctionnelle
Robert Lussac as Le président de la 13ème chambre correctionnelle
Claude Boissol as Le substitut #1
Jean Brunel as Le substitut #2
Georges Tourreil as Le substitut #2
Alain Chanu as reporter
References
Bibliography
Dyer, Richard & Vincendeau, Ginette. Popular European Cinema. Routledge, 2013. Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.