There were two versions filmed concurrently of this film : one , Monsieur Ripois , in french , and very good it is too . There is also the English language version called Knave of Hearts , or Lovers , Happy Lovers , or Lover boy . This was still quit common at the time , and the English language version is even better . Gerard Philipe is even more charming , but also more spontaneous and vulnerable .
I have only seen this version once , 20 years ago , but it has really stuck with me .
If only someone would release this version ....
Review of Knave of Hearts
