Mr. Topaze
Date: 1961
Director: Peter Sellers
Production Company: Dimitri De Grunwald Productions
Stars: Peter Sellers, Nadia Gray, Herbert Lom, Leo McKern
Location(s): Loir-et-Cher (France)
Region(s): France
Storyline:
An unassuming teacher is fired after refusing to alter the bad grades of a baroness’ grandson before being coerced to take the position of managing director for a crooked financial business.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘I Like Money’ (US Title)
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The film opens with a view over the city where the teacher Albert Topaze works. Blois in Loir-et-Cher, France with Eglise Saint-Nicolas in the left distance, Château Royal de Blois to the right of centre and the River Loire beyond.
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The shot continues to move across the rooftops.
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Setting out on their morning walk, Mr. Albert Topaze leads his pupils from school. Place Saint Louis with Rue du Palais heading westward to the top.
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Having crossed the square, the class heads north-east along Rue du Haut Bourg as it begins to rise above Place Saint-Louis.
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The boys follow Mr. Topaze down Rue du Haut Bourg . . .
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. . . and through the Jardin de l'Évêché in Blois.
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The class passes the equestrian statue of Joan of Arc in the Jardin de l'Évêché.
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When one of the boys fires his catapult and knocks off a Pastor’s hat, Albert Topaze (Peter Sellers) turns to look for the culprit. Here, we are back on Rue du Haut Bourg.
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The pupils continue through the town's back streets. This is Rue Pierre-de-Blois with the timber footbridge connecting the two parts of Hôtel de Villebresme spanning the street.
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Mr. Topaze leads the class back to school. Rue Pierre de Blois.
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Opening the school gate, the unassuming tutor enters the playground.
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Mr. Topaze lines his class up and asks questions about the walk. This is the courtyard inside number 1 Rue Pierre de Blois.
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At the end of the school day, Mr. Topaze tells his friend and landlord Tamise (Michael Gough) that he will be home late. Looking onto Place Saint-Louis with Rue Anatole France to the left.
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Mr. Topaze cycles to the château to give Gaston Courtrois his private lessons. Château de Chaumont in Chaumont-sur-Loire, Loir-et-Cher.
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In his lodgings later that night, Mr. Topaze speaks with Tamise about he feelings for fellow teacher Ernestine Muche.
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A Rolls Royce approaches the school. Looking along Rue Anatole France from the corner of Rue du Palais and Place Saint-Louis.
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The car comes to a stand outside the school before Miss Courtrois gets out to see if the premises are suitable for her nephew Gaston to attend. Place Saint-Louis with Rue du Haut Bourg to the left and the Cathedral of Saint-Louis in the left background.
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Suzy Courtrois (Nadia Gray) tells a disappointed Mr. Topaze that the school is not what she expected. Place Saint-Louis with Rue Pierre de Blois on the right.
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With bells chiming in the distance, Auguste shows his friend a volume on education that he found in a bookshop. The gardens adjacent to Place du Château in Blois with Eglise Saint-Nicolas in the distance.
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Tamise tells his colleague that he is too soft hearted and needs more discipline. Château Royal de Blois forms the backdrop.
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Acknowledging that Topaz loves the children, Tamise wishes he were as dedicated. In the background stand buildings on Rue de la Voûte du Château.
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With her back turned, Baroness Verniard refuses to listen to Mr. Topaze's explanation for her grandson's poor marks. Facing the corner of Rue du Palais and Rue Anatole France from Place Saint-Louis.
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Having been fired from the school before taking up a position with Castel Benac, Mr. Topaze moves to an office in Paris. The Eiffel Tower seen from Avenue de Camoens with Hôtel De La Trémoille just visible to the right.
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The shot tilts down to find these steps that run down from Avenue de Camoens to Boulevard Delessert in the 16th arrondissement.
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Another tilt shot starts at the bottom of a fine example French Nouveau.
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The number gives the location away as 29 Avenue Rapp in Paris 75007.
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The Lavirotte Building on Avenue Rapp in the 7th arrondissement which also features in 'A Time for Loving'.
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Walking in the courtyard of the château, the now successful businessman turns towards an archway. Château de Chaumont, overlooking the River Loire to the south of Onzain, Loir-et-Cher.
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Mr. Topaze recognises Tamise and calls to him. The château was founded in the 10th century with the present building dating from the 15th century.
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The two old friends embrace each other. Château de Chaumont in the Loire Valley.
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Tamise asks questions about how Topaze is getting along. The courtyard at Château de Chaumont.
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When the former teacher tells him that he's become a rich crook, a saddened Tamise leaves the courtyard. The château has been classified as a Monument historique since 1840 and passed into state ownership in 1938
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Mr. Topaze is left alone. Château de Chaumont in Chaumont-sur-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, France.