This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes. In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema.

Cast

Louis de Funès

Bertrand Barnier

Claude Rich

Christian Martin, prétendant de la fille Barnier

Agathe Natanson

Colette Barnier, fille de Bertrand et Germaine

Claude Gensac

Mme Germaine Barnier, épouse de Bertrand

Sylvia Saurel

Jacqueline Bouillotte, fille naturelle de Bertrand et Germaine

Paul Préboist

Charles, domestique des Barnier

Mario David

Philippe Dubois, le masseur de M. Barnier

Germaine Delbat

Charlotte, ex-goouvernante des Barnier et mère de Jacqueline

Roger Van Hool

Oscar

Philippe Vallauris

Le chauffeur du M. le baron Honoré de la Butinière

Dominique Page

Bernadette, domestique des Barnier et future Mme la baronne