Monsieur Beaucaire (1946) | Directed by George Marshall

- Bob Hope as Monsieur Beaucaire
- Joan Caulfield as Princess Maria
- Patric Knowles as the Duke of Winterset
- Marjorie Reynolds as Lady Mary
- Cecil Kellaway as the King of France

Monsieur Beaucaire is a swashbuckling comedy set in 18th-century France. Bob Hope stars as the titular character, a barber who, through a series of mistaken identities, finds himself in the court of King Louis XV. When the King is unable to attend a planned tryst with the beautiful Princess Maria, played by Joan Caulfield, Beaucaire steps in to maintain the peace. However, as he takes on the guise of a nobleman, comedic chaos ensues, and Beaucaire must navigate the intricacies of courtly life while attempting to win the heart of the princess.

Monsieur Beaucaire was generally well-received by audiences, particularly for Bob Hope's comedic performance and the film's lighthearted tone. The movie's blend of historical adventure, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements appealed to fans of Hope's signature style of humor. While not considered one of the groundbreaking classics of its time, Monsieur Beaucaire remains an enjoyable and entertaining entry in Bob Hope's filmography, showcasing his comedic talents in a period setting.