Populaire(2012)
A comedy that strikes all the right keys.
An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.
Movie: Populaire
Top 10 Billed Cast
Louis Échard
Rose Pamphyle
Marie Taylor
Bob Taylor
Annie Leprince Ringuet
Gilbert Japy
Madeleine Échard
Georges Échard
Jean Pamphyle
Lucien Échard
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