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Monsignor

Monsignor

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 16, 1949

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Drama

User Score

65%

Original Title

Monseigneur

Director

Roger Richebé

Description

Louis Mennechain is a modest locksmith. So imagine his amazement when Professor Piétrefond approaches him and tells him he recognizes in him a descendant of the kings of France, more precisely of Louis XVII (the king who never reigned). According to him he is none other than the monarch's great grandson. Louis's life is soon turned upside down as he becomes the center of attention of a group of ardent royalists. Even a duchess "gives" him her love to make sure that he accepts his role as pretender to the throne...