Capably directed by Édouard Molinaro (best remembered for LA CAGE AU FOLLE), it maintains its old-time ambience via references to the war in the Rif and costuming. It's reminiscent of Maurice Leblanc's tales of the master, although it lacks the elaborately detailed mysteries that provided the skeletons of the novels. It's a light-hearted romp as the two half-brothers one-up each other and try to figure out what is going on. Publisher, Date: Burbank, California : Magnetic Press, 2022. The character became quite popular, featured in 17 novels and 39 novellas, inspiring generations of charming anti-heroes to follow. Arsne Lupin, gentleman thief / written by Maurice Leblanc illustrated by Vincent Mallie. Other interested parties include Françoise Dorléac as Cassel's girl friend, Geneviève Grad as the exiled Princess of Poldova and club dancer, whom Brialy woos, and Michel Vitold, who wants the crown jewels for the cash. In 1907, Author Maurice Leblanc released the first collection of stories recounting the adventures of Arsene Lupin, a charming thief and master of disguises. However, stage magician and thief Jean-Pierre Cassel is also Lupin's son, and the two begin a running competition to see who gets to keep the stolen crown jewels of Poldova. Jean-Claude Brialy learns he is the natural son of the late Arsène Lupin and goes to claim his inheritance as the heir of the greatest thief the world has ever seen.
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