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How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning

A cinematic triptych featuring three interconnected short stories centered around a street lamp.

The owner of a Parisian brothel, Monsieur Charles, is forced to shut down his business in 1946 due to new laws banning such establishments. As a farewell gesture, he gives the red lantern, a symbol of the brothel, to his star employee, Lucette.

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Main Cast

Bernard BlierBernard BlierCharles Labergerie, brothel keeper (segment “La Fermeture” & “Le Procès”)
Dominique DavrayDominique DavrayMadame Blanche, wife of Charles (segment “La Fermeture”)
Henri VirlogeuxHenri VirlogeuxRegular doctor of the brothel (segment "La Fermeture")
Frank VillardFrank VillardMarcel Froment, boss of the “Panier Fleuri”, Toulon (segment “La Fermeture” & “Le Procès”)
Jacques MarinJacques MarinSecond-hand dealer and mover who buys furniture (segment "La Fermeture")
Yori BertinYori BertinColette, boarder (segment "La Fermeture" & “Le Procès”)
Michèle BardolletMichèle BardolletBoarder (segment "La Fermeture")
Jean LefebvreJean LefebvreLéonard Maburon, “Léo le solitaire”, burglar (segment "Le Procès")
Andréa ParisyAndréa ParisyBaroness Seychelles du Hautpas, born Lucette Granu (segment "Le Procès")
Pierre BertinPierre BertinPresident of the tribunal (segment "Le Procès")
Jean CarmetJean CarmetPaulo, accomplice of Léonard Maburon (segment "Le Procès")
Darry CowlDarry CowlLéonard Maburon's defense lawyer (segment "Le Procès")
Bernard DhéranBernard DhéranLawyer of Baroness Seychelles du Hautpas (segment "Le Procès")
Albert MichelAlbert MichelCourt clerk (segment "Le Procès")
Louis de FunèsLouis de FunèsLéon Haudepin, general insurance agent (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Mireille DarcMireille DarcMarie Truchet, aka 'Éloïse' (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Jean RichardJean RichardPaul Arnaud, member of the association (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Bernadette LafontBernadette LafontSophie, prostitute (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
María Rosa RodríguezMaría Rosa RodríguezCarmen, Spanish prostitute (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Gianna SerraGianna SerraGirl from the Haudepin pension (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Hubert DeschampsHubert DeschampsJudge Hardouin, member of the association (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Albert RémyAlbert RémyPolice Inspector Grannu (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Guy GrossoGuy GrossoGédeon, pimp (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Régine MotteRégine MotteGirl from the Haudepin pension (segment "Les Bons Vivants")
Françoise VatelFrançoise VatelBoarder (segment "La Fermeture") (uncredited)
Micheline LuccioniMicheline LuccioniCarmen, boarder with varices (segment "La Fermeture") (uncredited)
Catherine SamieCatherine SamieBoarder (segment "La Fermeture") (uncredited)
Jacques LegrasJacques LegrasSwiss customer of the "auto show" (segment "La Fermeture") (uncredited)
Jean-Luc BideauJean-Luc BideauSwiss customer of the "auto show" (segment "La Fermeture") (uncredited)
Aline BertrandAline BertrandMrs. Pauline, former resident... retired (segment “La Fermeture” & "Le Procès") (uncredited)
Bernard MussonBernard MussonAssessor judge (segment "Le Procès") (uncredited)
Paul MerceyPaul MerceyLucette's client with a dog (segment "Le Procès") (uncredited)
Adrien Cayla-LegrandAdrien Cayla-LegrandBrigadier in tribunal (segment "Le Procès") (uncredited)
Billy KearnsBilly KearnsJames J. Gordon, wealthy Texan, lover of the Baroness (segment "Le Procès") (uncredited)
Philippe CastelliPhilippe CastelliMr. Boudu, member of the association (segment "Les Bons Vivants") (uncredited)
Lucien FrégisLucien FrégisMember of the association (segment "Les Bons Vivants") (uncredited)
Andrée TainsyAndrée TainsyGermaine, Léon's housekeeper (segment "Les Bons Vivants") (uncredited)
Juliet MillsJuliet MillsNurse (segment "Les Bons Vivants") (uncredited)

Creators

Georges LautnerGeorges LautnerDirector
Gilles GrangierGilles GrangierDirector
Albert SimoninAlbert SimoninWriter
Albert KantoffAlbert KantoffWriter

Info about How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning

Studio(s): Les Films Corona, Transinter Films

Originally Released: United States, Nov 11, 1965

Production Countries: France, Italy

Genres:Comedy, Drama

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