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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The Spice of Life Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Jean-Pierre Mocky
He was 19, 90 years old when he died
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as Le postilloneur |
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Pierre Destailles
He was 39, 80 years old when he died
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as L'employé du gaz |
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Paul Frankeur
He was 43, 69 years old when he died
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as Le blagueur |
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Bernard Blier
He was 32, 73 years old when he died
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as L'importuné |
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Noël-Noël
He was 51, 92 years old when he died
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as Le conférencier |
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Jean Tissier
He was 52, 76 years old when he died
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as L'importun |
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Henri Crémieux
He was 52, 83 years old when he died
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as Henri Crémieux |
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Marguerite Deval
She was 82, 89 years old when she died
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as La dame obligeante |
The Spice of Life Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Noël-Noël as Screenplay. He was 51 (92) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Yves Ciampi as Assistant Director. He was 27 (61) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Jean Dréville as Director. He was 42 (90) years old when He died
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Directing |
