Deputy Eusèbe

The story

Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, learns one day that a candidate bearing his name runs for election as a member of parliament. In fact Frazier, a crooked businessman, has urged an accomplice to impersonate Eusèbe, in order to obtain, through this straw man, authorizations for the creation of a casino in Sanceau-les-Nains and to make big money out of it. Eusébe decides to go to Paris to investigate. In the capital he meets Mariska, an exuberant actress who encourages him to try to get elected. As a result, thanks to her the true Bonbonneau becomes a member of parliament and the crook's accomplice is arrested. But Frazier is not impressed and, changing tactics, he starts manipulating Eusèbe.

Cast & crew

Michel SimonEusèbe Bonbonneau

René BergeronPinson

Jules Berry

Jules BerryFélix Jacassar

Albert BroquinThe stage manager

Hugues de BagratideA guest

Henri de Livry

Henri de LivryThe restaurant owner

Paul DemangeThe concierge

Georges DoukingFirmin

Gaston DuboscThe notary

Louis FlorencieThe Minister

Édouard FrancommeAn elector

Jean Heuzé

Jean HeuzéThe commissioner