A Flea in Her Ear is a playful French comedy from 1968 that carries the audience into a world of mistaken identities and love plots. The story revolves around Gabrielle Chandebisse, who believes her husband Victor, a lawyer, is cheating on her and hatches a plan to expose him. The film, directed by Jacques Charon, was shot in the beautiful city of Paris with recognisable stars like Rex Harrison, Rosemary Harris, and Louis Jourdan.
Where it Filmed?
The production of ‘A Flea in Her Ear’ took place in Paris, France, which contributes to the film’s distinct French aura. The film shooting started on July 17, 1967. The choice to film in Paris lends authenticity to the movie’s narrative, especially given its setting and origins.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rex Harrison | Victor Chandebisse / Poche |
| Rosemary Harris | Gabrielle Chandebisse |
| Louis Jourdan | Henri Tournel |
| Rachel Roberts | Suzanne de Castilian |
| John Williams | Dr. Finache |
| Grégoire Aslan | Max – Hotel Coq Dor Owner |
| Edward Hardwicke | Pierre Chandebisse – Victor’s Nephew |
| Georges Descrières | Don Carlos de Castilian |
| Isla Blair | Antoinette – Charles’ Wife |
| Frank Thornton | Charles – Butler |
| Victor Sen Yung | Oke Saki |
| Laurence Badie | Eugenie – Hotel Coq Dor Maid |
| Dominique Davray | Olympe |
| Olivier Hussenot | Max’s Uncle Louis |
| Estella Blain | Defendant |
| Moustache | Fat Man in Room 11 |
| David Horne | The Prosecutor |
| Roger Carel | M. Plommard |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of A Flea in Her Ear, Clive Donner, was personally asked to direct the film.
- This is not the only film adaptation of the story. It is a version of the 1967 film, also titled ‘A Flea in Her Ear’.
- The film’s runtime is 94 minutes.
- The film was released in several international markets under different names, including ‘La puce à l’oreille’ in France, ‘La mosca tras la oreja’ in Spain, and ‘Pari no himegoto’ in Japan.
