The Baker's Wife (1938)

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In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.

Director: Marcel Pagnol
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 133 min
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Screenplay

Music: Vincent Scotto
Cinematography: Georges Benoît
Editing: Suzanne de Troeye
Production: Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Country: France
Language: Italiano, Français
Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Baker's Wife about?
In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
Who directed The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Who stars in The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife stars Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Charles Moulin, Fernand Charpin, Robert Vattier, Alida Rouffe.
How long is The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
What genre is The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Baker's Wife produced?
The Baker's Wife was produced in France.