The Cupboard Was Bare(1948)
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The Cupboard Was Bare Synopsis
The aunt of Alfred Puc, a meek tax-collector in Paris, dies while riding in a moving van. The driver, not wishing to be bothered by a police interrogation, hides her corpse in a cupboard before notifying Alfred. But the van is stolen. Alfred, being the heir of a rich lady, begins a frantic search to locate the missing van and the cupboard because one can't claim an inheritance if there is no 'corpus delecti.' In his search, he gets caught up in an underworld web and finds the body of a murdered gangster in his room. He finally locates the cupboard but promptly loses it again. But, wait, it isn't "finis' time, yet.
The Cupboard Was Bare (1948) is a comedy and crime film directed by Carlo Rim, released on October 29, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Fernandel, Berthe Bovy, Germaine Kerjean and Albert Dinan. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlo Rim
- Writers:
- Carlo Rim
- Producers:
- Raymond Borderie
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Hayer
- Production:
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
- Status:
- Released
The Cupboard Was Bare Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernandel
as Alfred Puc
Berthe Bovy
as Madame Léa Lobligeois
- Germaine Kerjean
Germaine Kerjean
as Madame Coufignac
Albert Dinan
as 'P'tit Louis'
Annette Poivre
as Mimi
Robert Pizani
as Medic
Marcel Pérès
as Frejus
Marcelle Monthil
as Client
Gaston Modot
as Gangster
- Pauline Carton
Pauline Carton
as Mrs. Ovide
Jean Toulout
as Actor
Louis Florencie
as Notary
Key crew
Directed by Carlo Rim, written by Carlo Rim, produced by Raymond Borderie.
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The Cupboard Was Bare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Cupboard Was Bare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cupboard Was Bare online?
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The Cupboard Was Bare (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Cupboard Was Bare?
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The main cast of The Cupboard Was Bare (1948) includes Fernandel, Berthe Bovy, Germaine Kerjean, Albert Dinan and Annette Poivre. The film was directed by Carlo Rim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cupboard Was Bare released?
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The Cupboard Was Bare was released on October 29, 1948 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Cupboard Was Bare worth watching?
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The Cupboard Was Bare (1948) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.