A Rare Bird
1935, French. Directed by Richard Pottier.
A wealthy businessman joins his servant, who has won a winter getaway, on the trip, but at the hotel where they stay the servant is mistaken for the master.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Richard PottierDirector
- Max DearlyMelleville, le milliardaire
- Pierre BrasseurJean Berthier
- Monique RollandRenée, la fille de Melleville
- Pierre LarqueyValentin Fortichet, le valet de Melleville
- Madeleine Suffella baronne Tourtau
- Léon AvrelBroux
- Charles DechampsLe directeur de l'hôtel
- Jean TissierMascaret
- Madeleine GuittyLéonie
- Henri VilbertGrégoire
- Claire GérardMme Berthier
- Marcel DuhamelLe baron Tourtau
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1935
- Original title
- Un oiseau rare
- Country
- France
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What A Rare Bird is based on
A Rare Bird is based on Three men in the snow (1934) by Erich Kästner.
1934
Three men in the snow
By Erich Kästner
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A Rare Bird runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Which OTT platform is A Rare Bird on?
A Rare Bird isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 June 1935. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Rare Bird?
If you liked A Rare Bird, try Forced Vacation, Heartbeat, The Wild Goose Chase.
Who directed A Rare Bird?
A Rare Bird (1935) was directed by Richard Pottier and stars Max Dearly, Pierre Brasseur, Monique Rolland.
What is A Rare Bird based on?
A Rare Bird is based on Three men in the snow (1934) by Erich Kästner.