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The Congress of Mother-in-Laws
The Congress of Mother-in-Laws

The Congress of Mother-in-Laws

Genres

Comedy

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The Baroness de Courtebise presides over an association of mothers-in-law with grievances against their sons-in-law. Armed with her prerogatives, she forbids the marriage of her daughter-in-law to the mayor's nephew, especially as an inheritance is in doubt. The ladies kidnap, the men kidnap, the election campaign turns sour and the Baroness must capitulate. She takes revenge by falling into the mayor's arms.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

15 December 1954

Country

France

Cast

Pierre Larquey

Pierre Larquey

Le maire

Jeanne Fusier-Gir

Jeanne Fusier-Gir

La baronne de Courtebise

Dorette Ardenne

Dorette Ardenne

Catherine Moucaille

Raymond Cordy

Raymond Cordy

Le garde chapêtre

Maximilienne

Maximilienne

Madame Moucaille

Georges Rollin

Georges Rollin

Jacques

Colette Régis

Colette Régis

Madame Perchepeinte

Simone Max

Simone Max

Madame Bonnichon

Alain Baugé

Alain Baugé

André

Annick Baugé

Annick Baugé

Dominique de Courtebise

Pierre Brebans

Pierre Brebans

René Jolisein

Georges Coulonges

Georges Coulonges

Le baron de Courtebise

Jean-Michel Rankovitch

Jean-Michel Rankovitch

Jean

Marcel Roche

Marcel Roche

Marcel

Colette Régis

Colette Régis

Madame Guerchepinte

Gloria Velasquez

Gloria Velasquez

La chanteuse

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