The French They Are a Funny Race - 1956 • A Set in Paris Movie Wtitten and Directed by Preston Sturges - Released in England as The Diary of Major Thompson

 The French They Are a Funny Race - 1956 • A Set in Paris Movie Wtitten and Directed by Preston Sturges - 

This is part of my Participation in Paris in July hosted by Words and Peace

https://wordsandpeace.com/2023/06/30/paris-in-july-2023/

The film is based on the 1954 novel Les Carnets du Major Thompson by Pierre Daninos, The stars ars Martine Carol and Jack Buchanan.

The film follows the misadventures of an English major, Marmaduke Thompson (Buchanan), who is stationed in Paris with his wife, Sybil (Carol). Thompson is constantly baffled by the French way of life, from their love of food and wine to their casual attitude towards work. He also finds himself at odds with his wife, who is more accepting of French culture. It is a gentle satire of French culture. 

I hope to watch lots more films  from Preston Sturges- a bigger than life super star of the American Film world.  I highly reccomend the documentary below to all 

 Interested in the history of cinema.

Mel Ulm