Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law (1933)
This is the story of a wealthy bourgeois who marries his only child, a daughter, to a penniless nobleman because he hopes to use his son-in-law to get a title. The son-in-law is a lazy, affected stereotype; but M. Poirier is also a stereotype, of the obnoxious big businessman. The poor daughter, who falls in love with her husband, lets him walk all over her.
Director: Marcel Pagnol
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: January 1, 1933
Cast
- Léon Bernard - Monsieur Poirier
- Annie Ducaux - Antoinette
- Jean Debucourt - Gaston de Presles
- Maurice Escande - Hector de Montmeyran
- Fernand Charpin - Verdelet
- Raoul Marco - le premier créancier
- Albert Gercourt - le deuxième créancier
- Henry Darbray
- Michel Kovachevitch
Screenplay
- Marcel Pagnol
- Jules Sandeau (Theatre Play)
- Émile Augier (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Nicolas Hayer, Willy Faktorovitch
Editing: Suzanne de Troeye
Production: Les Auteurs Associés
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
marcel pagnol
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More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law about?
- This is the story of a wealthy bourgeois who marries his only child, a daughter, to a penniless nobleman because he hopes to use his son-in-law to get a title. The son-in-law is a lazy, affected stereotype; but M. Poirier is also a stereotype, of the obnoxious big businessman. The poor daughter, who falls in love with her husband, lets him walk all over her.
- Who directed Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law?
- Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
- Who stars in Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law?
- Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law stars Léon Bernard, Annie Ducaux, Jean Debucourt, Maurice Escande, Fernand Charpin, Raoul Marco.
- How long is Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law?
- Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law?
- Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law is a Comedy film.
- Where was Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law produced?
- Mr Poirier's Son-in-Law was produced in France.