| The Porter from Maxim's | |
| Director: | Henri Diamant-Berger |
| Music: | Louis Gasté |
| Cinematography: | Victor Arménise |
| Editing: | Hélène Basté |
| Runtime: | 96 minutes |
| Country: | France |
| Language: | French |
The Porter from Maxim's (French: Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's) is a 1953 French comedy film directed by Henri Diamant-Berger and starring Yves Deniaud, Pierre Larquey and Raymond Bussières. It is based on the 1923 play of the same name which has been made into several film adaptations.[1] It was shot at the Neuilly Studios and on location in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roger Briaucourt.
Julien Pauphilat spent many years working as a porter at the famous Maxim's restaurant in Paris. It proved a very lucrative job and he has now retired and bought a chateau in the countryside. He has always told his daughter he is an industrialist and he has acquired a reputation amongst his new neighbours. However, one of his former regulars at Maxim's now moves to the area and begins courting Julien's daughter, to his discomfort.