What for?(1926)
Son premier film
What for? Synopsis
Céleste Noménoé, a provincial actor, comes to Paris for an inheritance. He also gets a part in a movie. The managers of a music-hall notice him. He takes the stage name of Grock.
What for? (1926) is a comedy film directed by Jean Kemm, released on December 10, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Grock, Pierrette Lugand, Gaston Dubosc and Valentine Lugand. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Kemm
- Writers:
- Jean Kemm
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Jouannetaud
- Production:
- Les Établissements Jacques Haïk
- Status:
- Released
What for? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Grock
as Céleste Noménoé
- Pierrette Lugand
Pierrette Lugand
as Little girl
Gaston Dubosc
as Grandfather
- Valentine Lugand
Valentine Lugand
as Blanche
- Simone Montalet
Simone Montalet
as Young woman
Marguerite de Morlaye
as Grandmother
- Roger Hoguenet
Roger Hoguenet
as Little boy
Lucien Baroux
as Director
Georges Cahuzac
as Music Hall Director
Key crew
Directed by Jean Kemm, written by Jean Kemm.
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Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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What for? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What for? online?
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What for? (1926) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in What for??
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The main cast of What for? (1926) includes Grock, Pierrette Lugand, Gaston Dubosc, Valentine Lugand and Simone Montalet. The film was directed by Jean Kemm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What for? released?
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What for? was released on December 10, 1926 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is What for? worth watching?
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What for? (1926) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.