The Father of the Girl (1953)
Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as a secretary for a fashionable artist, Edith Mars. The understanding Edith Mars encourages Françoise's budding love affair with an embassy attaché. Edith is the mistress of the Minister of Justice, and the Marinier parents arrive believing it's their daughter they're interviewing. While Mme Marinier puts up with it, her husband is scandalized. Gr ce to Edith, all confusion cleared up, the father is promoted to magistrate and Françoise marries.
Director: Marcel L'Herbier
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: July 16, 1953
Cast
- Arletty - Edith Mars
- Suzy Carrier - Françoise Marinier
- André Luguet - M. Marinier, père
- Denise Grey - Mme Isabelle Marinier, mère
- Jacques François - Michel Leclair
- Mauricet - Le ministre
- Germaine Reuver - Agathe
- Rosine Luguet - La jeune fille
- Pierre Moncorbier - L'huissier
- Sophie Mallet - Adèle
Screenplay
- Marcel L'Herbier (Screenplay)
- Robert-Paul Dagan (Screenplay)
- Roger Ferdinand (Author)
Music: Jean-Michel Damase
Cinematography: Robert Juillard
Production: F.A.O. Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marcel L'Herbier
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Father of the Girl about?
- Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as a secretary for a fashionable artist, Edith Mars. The understanding Edith Mars encourages Françoise's budding love affair with an embassy attaché. Edith is the mistress of the Minister of Justice, and the Marinier parents arrive believing it's their daughter they're interviewing. While Mme Marinier puts up with it, her husband is scandalized. Gr ce to Edith, all confusion cleared up, the father is promoted to magistrate and Françoise marries.
- Who directed The Father of the Girl?
- The Father of the Girl was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
- Who stars in The Father of the Girl?
- The Father of the Girl stars Arletty, Suzy Carrier, André Luguet, Denise Grey, Jacques François, Mauricet.
- How long is The Father of the Girl?
- The Father of the Girl has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Father of the Girl?
- The Father of the Girl is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Father of the Girl produced?
- The Father of the Girl was produced in France.