600,000 francs per month (1933)
A charming 1933 French comedy about a wealthy American's outrageous bet and the railwayman who simply cannot spend a fortune.
600,000 francs per month - Movie Information
- Original Title: 600 000 francs par mois
- Release Year: 1933
- Directed by: Léo Joannon
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 15m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 1, 1933 (France)
- Alternative Titles: Six cent mille francs par mois (FR)
- Production Companies: Norma Film
- Production Countries: France
600,000 francs per month - Plot
A disillusioned rich American bets with a railroad worker that the latter will not be able to spend the 600,000 francs a month that he will pay him for a year. All the railwayman's attempts to win his bet fail but his daughter luckily conquers the American.
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600,000 francs per month - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Léo Joannon
Main Cast
- Jean Aymé
- Georges Biscot
- Suzette Comte
- Suzanne Dorian
- Louis Florencie
- Pierre de Guingand
- Monique Joyce
- Jacques Luce
- Maximilienne
- Germaine Michel
Writers
- René Pujol
- Jean Drault
- Albert Jean
- André Mouézy-Éon
Producers
- Bernard Natan
600,000 francs per month - FAQs
What is 600,000 francs per month about?
The film follows a cynical wealthy American who bets a humble railroad worker that he cannot spend 600,000 francs every month for a full year. Every attempt the railwayman makes to blow through the money ends in failure — until his daughter unexpectedly wins the American's heart and changes everything.
Why can't the railwayman spend the money?
That's the comic heart of the film. No matter how hard Galupin tries to squander his monthly fortune — through extravagance, misadventure, and increasingly desperate schemes — fate keeps conspiring against him. The joke is that spending money freely turns out to be far harder than it sounds.
How does 600,000 francs per month end?
The railwayman never quite manages to win the bet on his own terms, but the story resolves happily when his daughter falls for the American millionaire. Love steps in where lavish spending failed, giving the film its warm, feel-good finale typical of 1930s French comedy.
Who directed 600,000 francs per month?
The film was directed by Léo Joannon, a French filmmaker who was active throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Joannon was known for light comedies and popular entertainment during the golden age of early French sound cinema.
Who are the main actors in this film?
The cast is led by Georges Biscot as the hapless railwayman Galupin and Jean Aymé as Colchester, the American millionaire behind the bet. They're joined by Suzette Comte, Pierre de Guingand, Maximilienne, Germaine Michel, and several other familiar faces from 1930s French cinema.
Is 600,000 francs per month based on a true story?
No, the film is not based on real events. It draws on a classic comic premise — the impossible task of spending a fortune — that echoes popular stage farce traditions of the era. The screenplay was written by René Pujol, Jean Drault, Albert Jean, and André Mouézy-Éon.
When was 600,000 francs per month released?
The film premiered in France on September 1, 1933. It was produced by Norma Film and released during the early sound era of French cinema, a period rich with comedies that blended theatrical wit with the new possibilities of talking pictures.
What are some similar films to watch?
If you enjoy this kind of comedy, you might also like Hold-up (1985), Let's Make Love (1960), or Easy Money (1983) — all films that play with wealth, luck, and comic misadventure. Josephine (2013) and Our Story (1984) are also worth exploring for fans of French-flavored comedy.
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