
Fun in the Barracks
Based on the popular stage play by Georges Courteline. The film is set in 1885. It focuses on a group of troops, a mix of regulars and reservists, and their different responses to the daily military routines. A crisis emerges when a General pays a visit while two deserters are still absent.
Director Maurice Tourneur
Cast

Jean Gabin
Fricot

Pierre Ferval
Brigadier Vergisson

Henry Roussel
General

Jacques Beauvais
Boss of the Beuglant (uncredited)

Mady Berry
Madame Bijou, canteen lady

Geo Laby
Peplat (uncredited)

Fernandel
Vanderague

Julien Carette
Rider (uncredited)

Léon Courtois
(uncredited)

Palmyre Levasseur
Fortune teller (uncredited)

Jean-François Martial
Soldier (uncredited)

Pierre Dac
Ledru (uncredited)

Édouard Francomme
Soldier peeling potatoes (uncredited)

Charles Camus
Adjutant Flick

Pierre Labry
Potiron

Raimu
Captain Hurluret

René Donnio
Laplote

Georges Bever
La Guillaumette

Roland Armontel
Barchetti