Merlusse
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Directed by | Marcel Pagnol |
Written by | Marcel Pagnol |
Produced by | Marcel Pagnol |
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Edited by | Suzanne de Troeye |
Music by | Vincent Scotto |
Production company | Films Marcel Pagnol |
Distributed by | Films Marcel Pagnol |
Release date | 6 December 1935 |
Running time | 72 minutes |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Merlusse is a 1935 French comedy drama film written and directed by Marcel Pagnol and starring Henri Poupon, and Annie Toinon.[1] It was shot at the in Marseille, which Pagnol had himself once attended. It should not be confused with the Merlusse fairy, a depiction of Melusine in the Vosges (France).
Synopsis[]
A tough teacher charged with looking after the students left behind at a boarding school during the Christmas holidays rises to the challenge and comes to better understand the boys in his care.
Cast[]
- Henri Poupon as Blanchard dit Merlusse
- as Le proviseur
- Annie Toinon as Nathalie
- as Le censeur
- as Galubert
- as Villepontoux
- as Philippard
- as Catusse
- as Lupin
- as Godard
- as Delacre
- as Pic
- as Molinard
- as Macaque
- Rellys as L'appariteur
- as Le surveillant général
- as Le concierge
Reception[]
Writing for The Spectator in 1936, Graham Greene gave the film a good review, describing it simply as "a slightly sentimental tale". Greene praises Poupon in his portrayal of Merlusse, and expresses admiration for Pagnol's "simpleness, [and] directness".[2]
References[]
- ^ Michalczyk p.43
- ^ Greene, Graham (3 April 1936). "Merlusse/The Day of the Great Adventure/Desire". The Spectator. (reprinted in: John Russel, Taylor, ed. (1980). The Pleasure Dome. p. 62. ISBN 0192812866.)
Bibliography[]
- Martin Garrett. Provence: A Cultural History. Andrews UK Limited, 2012.
- John J. Michalczyk. The French literary filmmakers. Art Alliance Press, 1980.
External links[]
- French-language films
- 1935 films
- 1935 comedy films
- French films
- French comedy films
- Films directed by Marcel Pagnol
- Films set in Marseille
- 1930s French film stubs