''The Kings of Sport'' (French: ''Les rois du sport'') is a 1937 French

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directed by

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and starring Raimu, Fernandel and Jules Berry.Rège p.243 It was made at the Billancourt Studios in

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. The film's sets were designed by the

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Jacques Colombier. The football scenes were shot at the Stade de l'Huveaune home of

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, who were the reigning champions of France at the time.

Synopsis

Two waiters from

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become involved in the world of sports organisation and gambling.

Cast

References

Bibliography

* Philippe Rège. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

* 1937 films 1937 comedy films 1930s French films 1930s French-language films 1930s sports comedy films Films directed by Pierre Colombier Films scored by Roger Dumas Films set in Marseille Films set in Paris Films shot in Marseille Films shot at Billancourt Studios Films with screenplays by Henri Jeanson French association football films French boxing films French sports comedy films French-language sports comedy films {{1930s-France-film-stub