Heartbeat

(1938)Directed by Marcel Pagnol132 minComedy

A pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.

Fernandelas Irénée Fabre, 'le Schpountz'
Fernand Charpinas Uncle Baptiste Fabre
Henri Pouponas Galubert
Orane Demazisas Françoise
Léon Belièresas Meyerboom
JCJean Castanas Casimir Fabre
OROdette Rogeras Aunt Clarisse Fabre
Charles Blavetteas Martelette
Enrico Glorias Bogidar Glazunoff
Marcel Maupias Bartender
Louisardas Charlet
RBRobert Bassacas Dromart
André Pollackas Attorney
CCharblayas Adolphe, studio doorman
Tyrandas Pope
Jacques Bruniusas Props master
Henri Champetieras Nick
Berettaas Head of the stage
Jean Weberas Canteen attendant
Alida Rouffeas Grocery Customer
Alice Robertsas Rita Camelia
Pierre Brasseuras Cousine (uncredited)
Robert Darèneas Aide (uncredited)