

Papa, Mama, the Maid and I
1954-11-26 · 104 min · ★ 5.7
The residents of the apartment building on Rue Montmartre are a motley crew of oddballs and eccentrics. The daring son of a professor couple is in love with a sexy student who supplements her pocket money by working as an au pair. And then there's Monsieur Calomel, the crazy but helpful neighbor who's always ready with a funny face...
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- Directors
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Production companies
- Champs-Élysées Productions, Lambor Films, Cocinex
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert LamoureuxRobert Langlois, law student
Fernand LedouxFernand Langlois, father, professor
Gaby MorlayGabrielle Langlois, mother
Nicole CourcelCatherine Liseray, young neighbor
Louis de FunèsMr. Calomel, neighbor on the floor above
Gaston ModotStreet violinist
Madeleine BarbuléeMarie-Louise, first maid
Robert RollisLéon “Alibi”, friend of Robert
Sophie SelStudent of Mr. Langlois
Dominique DavrayNeighborhood butcher
Judith MagreGermaine, secretary
Alix MahieuxLittle Sylvie
Sophie MalletMaid
Albert MichelPrompter at the performance
René-Jean ChauffardNeighbor of the buildingTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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