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The Spice of Life
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The Spice of Life

1948 · 75 min Comedy
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

A series of vignettes, in which Noel-Noel appears as the moderator, lecturer, commentator and leading actor, that examine the bores and pests of everyday life much like Pete Smith and Robert Benchley had done for years in American short subjects. Among those are the Practical Joker who will do anything for a laugh; the Party Entertainer who never stops singing; the Talkative Neigbor who forgets the time; the noisy neighbors who dance the tango all night; and women drivers, people who telephone at meal time, the friend you never saw before and amatuer medical experts. Much use of trick photography, montages, puppets and animation along with some adult Gallic wit and gentle satire.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Spice of Life has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1948. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Noël-Noël

Noël-Noël

Le conférencier

Bernard Blier

Bernard Blier

L'importuné

Marguerite Deval

Marguerite Deval

La dame obligeante

Jean Tissier

Jean Tissier

L'importun

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Aline André

L'épouse du conférencier

Henri Crémieux

Henri Crémieux

Henri Crémieux

Pierre Destailles

Pierre Destailles

L'employé du gaz

Paul Frankeur

Paul Frankeur

Le blagueur

Elisa Lamotte

Elisa Lamotte

La Chauffarde

Jean-Pierre Mocky

Jean-Pierre Mocky

Le postilloneur

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