Peach Skin (1929)
Overview
On his way out of a wedding, a young boy named Peacheskin finds a jewel by chance. Bringing it back to its owner, she becomes his benefactress in the years that pass...At the end of a wedding, a young boy named peau de pêche finds by chance a jewel. Bringing it back to its owner, she becomes his benefactress over the years...
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.351 |
Directed By
Marie Epstein
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Crew
Marie Epstein
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Georges Clerc
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Gabriel Mauriere
TOP CAST
Denise Lorys
Mme. Desflouves
Maurice Touzé
Peau de Pêche, jeune homme
Simone Mareuil
Lucie, jeune fille
Jimmy Gaillard
Peau de Pêche, enfant
Pierre Lecomte
La Ficelle, jeune homme
Marcel Carpentier
Le maire
Blanche Beaume
La mère
Jack Piera
L'instituteur
Bisson
La Ficelle, enfant
Martine
Lucie, enfant
Emilio Vardannes
Le fermier
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