Dr. Knock (1951)
Knock (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 38min
- Comedy
- 21 Mar 1951 (France)
- Movie
Saint-Maurice, a peaceful village, had a thriving doctor's practice until Dr. Parpalaid retired. Knock, a genius, convinced everyone of their illness, leading to a fortune and a large hospital, bringing prosperity to the village.
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| Louis Jouvet | ... |
Docteur Knock
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| Jean Brochard | ... |
Docteur Albert Parpalaid
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| Pierre Renoir | ... |
Le pharmacien Mousquet
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| Pierre Bertin | ... |
L'instituteur Bernard
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Marguerite Pierry | ... |
Mme Pons, la dame en violet
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| Jean Carmet | ... |
Le premier gars
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Yves Deniaud | ... |
Le tambour de ville
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| Mireille Perrey | ... |
Mme Rémy
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| Jane Marken | ... |
Mme Parpalaid
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Geneviève Morel | ... |
La dame en noir
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Bernadette Lange | ... |
Mariette
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| André Dalibert | ... |
Le deuxième gars
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Pierre Duncan | ... |
Le livreur
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Paul Faivre | ... |
Le maire Michalon
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Sylvain | ... |
Un chauffeur
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Madeleine Barbulée | ... |
Une infirmière (uncredited)
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Jean Berton | ... |
Le chef de gare (uncredited)
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Marius David | ... |
Bit part (uncredited)
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| Louis de Funès | ... |
Le malade qui a perdu 100 grammes (uncredited)
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| Jacques Monod | ... |
M. Albos, le premier trombone (uncredited)
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Claire Olivier | ... |
Mme Mousquet (uncredited)
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| Tao Porchon | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Guy Lefranc | ||
Written by
| Jules Romains | ... | (play) |
| Georges Neveux | ... | (adaptation) |
| Jules Romains | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Jacques Roitfeld | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Misraki | ||
Cinematography by
| Claude Renoir | ||
Editing by
| Louisette Hautecoeur | ||
Editorial Department
| Denise Natot | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Robert Clavel | ||
Costume Design by
| Rosine Delamare | ||
Makeup Department
| J. Coulant | ... | makeup artist |
| Serge Gleboff | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Léon Canel | ... | production manager |
| Jean Mottet | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Maurice Delbez | ... | assistant director |
| Michel Mombailly | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jacques Douy | ... | assistant decorator |
Sound Department
| Jean Rieul | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gilbert Chain | ... | camera operator |
| Roger Corbeau | ... | still photographer |
| Roger Tellier | ... | assistant camera |
| Andréas Winding | ... | assistant camera |
Location Management
| Guy Maugin | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nicole Bénard | ... | script girl |
Additional Crew
| Louis Jouvet | ... | drama director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Martin Lewis (1955) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Éditions René Chateau (1994) (France) (VHS)
- La Société des Films Sirius (1951) (France) (theatrical)
- Mission (2017) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Public Sénat (2022) (France) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2018) (Australia)
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Other Companies
- Éditions Impéria (music publishing)
Storyline
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Saint-Maurice, an ordinary peaceful village, lived healthily so much so that the local doctor's practice was scant. But that was before Dr. Parpalaid retired and was replaced by a charlatan by the name of Knock. A real genius this one, for he soon managed to persuade everyone that they were ill. And not only didn't they resent him but they even loved their physician, who made a fortune and brought prosperity to the village by turning it into a big hospital. Written by Guy Bellinger |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The play was premiered in 1923 at the Comédie des Champs-Elysées with Louis Jouvet already playing Knock. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Remade as Knock (2017). See more » |