Cinematheque Frances presents.
The musical accompaniment of the studio "Sept".
Composer and conductor Raymond Alessandrini.
(C) Cinematheque Frances, 1989.
"Albatross" represents.
STRAIGHT BALL
Written and directed by René Claire
on the famous comedy of Eugene Labish and Mark Michel.
Performers of roles in order of appearance.
Artistic director Alexander Kamenka.
Yes, dad, my cousin will help me... I'm ready.
Hurry up, Boben! The bridegroom is waiting for us at home.
Through the Vincennes forests, the groom Fadinar is heading for his new home.
There the pin slipped...
In the apartment prepared for the newlyweds.
I am the bride's uncle, Monsieur Vesine. Is there a wedding here?
I do not want all the guests of the wedding to see me.
I'm very nervous and can not stand it.
Madame is married and can not return to her husband without the same hat. Find her!
Madame is dead and I can not leave her. Go yourself.
Here is a sample: A hat from Italian straw.
If you do not obey, I'll interrupt everything here...
If you compromise a woman at least in one word,
we will fight tomorrow in a duel.
I had a hat made from Italian straw,
but I sold it. The model is very rare, which is difficult to find.
And who did you sell it to?
Here is the address of Madame de Beaupertuis, who bought such a bonnet.
Go tell the master that I've waited enough. I'm starting to break...
Monsieur and Madame Fadinar.
It must have brought a hat.
"The Ulan Quadrille", comp. Roger de Coverley.
Stop this breaking. Tell him that I found the same hat.
Madame de Beaupertuis, Ave. Chaumet, 3.
He's not far. You can catch up with him.
In the house of Madame de Beaupertuis.
I'm not a burglar. I just want to ask your wife for a hat...
It's still my brother-in-law's house.
By all means, I need your wife's hat.
Voluntary or compulsory.
Yes, I do. Here lives my son-in-law. I'll wait for you.
My friends! Before putting this myrtle in the bed,
let me say a few words...
Monsieur, you can do me a great favor.
I will tell you about my misadventures,
and you will understand that you should give me your wife's hat.
You said that they are at your home. What address?
I've finished. And now, my daughter, I entrust you to your spouse.
You are mistaken, this is not my home. Let's get out of here.
Where does this young man live?
My pipe is clean! I hear what people ask me about.
I gave him your address.
Go to my house, I'll meet you there.
I need to curb the anger of my furious husband.
Is my brother-in-law here?
My lord does not allow anyone to let in,
while there is a woman.
Is he on a wedding night?
It too! I'm taking my daughter.
Since everything is upset, I take my gifts and dowry...
My present. Italian straw hat for the niece.
Everything will be settled. Wait for me...
He's gone mad! Let's go quickly.
Your husband knows everything about the hat... He's coming here!
But he does not understand anything, because I found exactly the same.
It is impossible to return without a hat. My husband will understand...
I'll get this hat. I'm familiar with the commissioner.
They explained everything to me. I forgive you.
It's okay, Dad. I'll explain everything to you.
My husband is a real knight.
Translation from French: Acidophilus (Australia) Oct 2809