Tonight the Skirts Fly
Seen it?1956 | 86 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved While You Were Sleeping, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
At Christmastime, the love affairs of five clothing models working for Pierre Roussel, a renowned Paris fashion designer. Marlène hesitates between two suitors. Blanche, who loves Jean, Roussel's son, wants him to talk to his father about their relationship. Catherine learns that her lover has a wife and two kids. Jeannette throws herself into the arms of an Oriental prince. In despair the fifth one attempts to commit suicide...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff
- Sophie DesmaretsMarlène
- Brigitte AuberBlanche
- Jean ChevrierPierre Roussel
- Anne VernonCatherine Piedeboeuf
- Ginette PigeonJeannette Pommeau
- Philippe NicaudBernard le costumier sans compagnie
- Nadine BasileNatacha la soeur de Tania
- Mathilde CasadesusMadame Pommeau
- Claire MaurierLe mannequin espagnol
- Marie-José DarèneLe mannequin avec la robe rouge