A drunk body-swap comedy from 1926 where a bum trades places with royalty AND mad science happens?
Bicard nicknamed Le Bouif earns 1,000 francs for lending his body to the experiments conducted by Professor Caligari. Further adventures await him when he encounters Ladislas, a young reveler, who happens to be the crown prince of Corinthia. This one, who favors living it up over his royal duty, commissions Bicard to replace him on the throne.
Acting
Tramel's physical comedy as dual-lead chaos agent
Production
Bizarre Caligari reference in a comedy context
Director
René Hervil
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Caligari' name-drop cashes in on 1920 German Expressionism fever—like naming your rom-com villain 'Vader' today.
Tramel was a massive French music hall star; this film capitalized on his 'Bouif' character across multiple media.
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