Arsene Lupin Versus Arsene Lupin (1962)

Set in the 1920s. When the renowned gentleman thief Arsene Lupin dies, it's discovered that he had sired two sons from different mothers. In his will, he leaves a message to one son (Jean Claude Brialy) to find his brother (Jean Pierre Cassel). Not surprisingly, both sons have taken on their fathers profession. Based on the character created by Maurice Leblanc and directed by Edouard Molinaro (LA CAGE AUX FOLLES). The emphasis here is on the comedic aspects of the story. It's well acted and looks great thanks to Pierre Petit's meticulous B&W wide screen lensing. But the whole thing never jelled for me. It sporadically worked in bits and pieces but not enough to make a coherent movie. Maybe if it had taken itself a tad more seriously. Not amusing enough to be a successful comedic farce but not exciting enough to hold together as a thriller. With Francoise Dorleac, Genevieve Grad and Anne Vernon.