''Bach the Detective'' (French: ''Bach détective'') is a 1936 French

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directed by

René Pujol Amédée Ferdinand René Pujol (21 August 1887 - 21 January 1942) was a French screenwriter, film director, and librettist. Biography Partial list of publications *1919 : ''L'Homme qui gagne'', Éditions françaises illustrées *1928 : ''S.O ...

and starring

Bach Johann Sebastian Bach (German: �joːhan zeˈbasti̯an baχ ( – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his prolific output across a variety of instruments and forms, including the or ...

Ginette Leclerc Ginette Leclerc (born Geneviève Lucie Menut; February 9, 1912 – January 2, 1992) was a French film actress. She appeared in nearly 90 films between 1932 and 1978. Her last TV appearance was in 1981. She was born in Ile-de-France, France and ...

and Paul Bernard.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.242 The film's sets were designed by the

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Emile Duquesne.

Synopsis

Narcisse works as a

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for a firm of

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s, but dreams of becoming a

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. Het gets his break when he is employed by a

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and is able to clear the nephew of his former boss who has been wrongly accused of theft.

Cast

as Narcisse * Paul Bernard as André * Monique Bert as Mag *

Ginette Gaubert Ginette Gaubert (1904–1987) was a French model and film actress.Goble p.330 She was a competitor in the 1930 Miss France competition. As an actress she mainly in supporting roles during the 1930s. Selected filmography * ''Our Masters, the Serva ...

as Olga Worskaïa *

Louis Florencie Louis Florencie (4 December 1896 – 4 December 1951) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1927 and 1951. Selected filmography * '' Make a Living'' (1931) * '' Companion Wanted'' (1932) * '' Beauty Spot'' (1932 ...

as Baudry *

Armand Lurville Armand Lurville (March 21, 1875 – September 25, 1955) was a French stage and film actor. Waldman p.57 A character actor, he appeared in a number of films from the silent era to the 1950s. Selected filmography * '' Wedding Night'' (1920) * ''The ...

as Lesueur *

Jacques Dumesnil Jacques Dumesnil (born Marie Émile Eugène André Joly; 9 November 1903 – 8 May 1998) was a French film actor, film and television actor. Early life Jacques Dumesnil was born as Marie Émile Eugène André Joly on 9 November 1903, in Paris ...

as Stefani *

as Zita *

Georges Prieur Georges may refer to: Places *Georges River, New South Wales, Australia * Georges Quay (Dublin) *Georges Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania Other uses * Georges (name) * ''Georges'' (novel), a novel by Alexandre Dumas * "Georges" (song), a 19 ...

as Durandel *

Georges Morton Georges may refer to: Places *Georges River, New South Wales, Australia *Georges Quay (Dublin) *Georges Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania Other uses *Georges (name) * ''Georges'' (novel), a novel by Alexandre Dumas * "Georges" (song), a 1977 ...

as Olive *

Edmond Castel Edmond Castel, real name Edmond Castellino, (26 March 1886, Alès – 1 November 1947, Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French actor. Filmography * 1927: '' Parisian Pleasures'' a silent film by Joe Francis * 1930: ''Ce qu'on dit, ce qu'on pense'' - sh ...

as M. Estrade * Simone d'Arche as Dora *

Jules Moy Jules Moy (1862–1938) was a French stage and film actor.Tanitch p.271 Selected filmography * '' The Vein'' (1928) * ''Cagliostro'' (1929) * '' Mistigri'' (1931) * '' The Man at Midnight'' (1931) * '' Let's Touch Wood'' (1933) *'' Bach the Detec ...

as L'usurier *

Alexandre Mihalesco Alexandre Mihalesco (; born Alexandru Mihăilescu, ; 19 October 1883 – 28 December 1974) was a Romanian film actor who largely appeared in French productions.Goble p.2 Selected filmography * '' The Independence of Romania'' (1912) * '' On the ...

as L'extra *

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as L'amie du baron *

Rachel Devirys Rachel Devirys (28 February 1890 - 16 May 1983) was a French film actress born in the Crimea, Russian Empire (now Ukraine). She starred in some 50 films between 1916 and 1956. Born Rachel Itzkovitz, in 1916 she played "Madelon", the name role i ...

as La maîtresse de maison *

Yvonne Yma Yvonne Yma (1887–1959) was a French stage and film actress.Phillips p.212 Selected filmography * '' Take Care of Amelie'' (1932) * ''A Father Without Knowing It'' (1932) * '' Student's Hotel'' (1932) * ''Make-Up'' (1932) * ''The Barber of Sevil ...

as Madame Estrade *

Georges Tréville Georges Tréville (28 July 1875 – 30 May 1944) was a French actor and film director. Born as Georges Troly, during the silent era, he played the gentlemen thief Arsène Lupin in several short films. He also went to Britain to direct and star ...

as Le baron *

Jean Brochard Jean Brochard (; 12 March 1893 – 17 June 1972) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1933 and 1966. Selected filmography * '' A Man's Neck'' (1933) - Petit rôle (uncredited) * ''Boubouroche'' (1933) * '' ...

as Le voyageur indisposé * Ky Duyen as Le complice de Stefani * Myno Burney as Vendeuse de la bijouterie *

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as Le fils de l'aubergiste * René Novan as Tony * Marcel Loche as Le domestique de Dora *

Albert Brouett Albert may refer to: Companies * Albert Computers, Inc., a computer manufacturer in the 1980s * Albert Czech Republic, a supermarket chain in the Czech Republic * Albert Heijn, a supermarket chain in the Netherlands * Albert Market, a street mar ...

as Un élève chez Lesueur *

Albert Broquin Albert may refer to: Companies * Albert Computers, Inc., a computer manufacturer in the 1980s * Albert Czech Republic, a supermarket chain in the Czech Republic * Albert Heijn, a supermarket chain in the Netherlands * Albert Market, a street mar ...

as Le distributeur de prospectus * Paul Demange as M. Dubois *

Albert Malbert Albert Malbert (1914–1972) was a French film actor.Goble p.66 Selected filmography * '' The Crisis is Over'' (1934) * '' Return to Paradise'' (1935) * '' Bach the Detective'' (1936) * ''Moutonnet'' (1936) * ''The Brighton Twins'' (1936) * '' Cu ...

as Le gendarme *

Léon Larive Léon François Larive (28 June 1886 – 20 July 1961) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1923 and 1961. Selected filmography * '' Two Timid Souls'' (1928) * '' The Great Passion'' (1928) * '' La Passion de ...

as L'aubergiste

References

Bibliography

* Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. ''The A to Z of French Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

* 1936 films French comedy films 1936 comedy films 1930s French-language films French black-and-white films Films directed by René Pujol 1930s French films Films scored by Vincent Scotto Films scored by Jean Yatove French-language comedy films {{1930s-France-film-stub