Name: Le roi des camelots
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1951-01-11
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Robert Lamoureux, Colette Ripert, Yves Deniaud

Robert unsuccessfully tries to earn his living as a rep for brushes . As he can no longer pay his rent, his concierge kicks him out. He steals a wallet but a street vendor forces him to return it and lectures him. Repentant, Robert becomes his friend. Thanks to his courage and his good feelings, he manages to get into a position, owns a car and a lot of money, which makes a neighborhood scoundrel and the daughter of his protector die of envy and jealousy. The girl refused once her love because he was poor.

When André Berthomieu and playwright/screenwriter Paul Vanderberghe collaborate ,they sometimes come up with a pleasant little comedy."Gringalet "(1946) starring the great Charles Vanel ,bore this out .

"Le roi des camelots" is full of finer feelings , even mentioning the Holy Scripts ("turn the other cheek") and using the essay the cop's son has to write into a moralizing tale ; when Robert returns the money , which he has supposedly stolen , much to his students' surprise , it's another lesson in genrosity ; Robert Lamoureux is excellent as a street vendor and his gift of the gab ,dealing with feathers to sell ball-point pens ,is irresistible .He's less enjoyable as a stand-up comic on stage during the ball .

Jean Carmet ,who would appear later in Chabrol's films, already shows his talent and his stupefied look.

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

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