Marius Movie Review 1931

This is the first of Marcel Pagnol's trilogy ("Fanny" and "Cesar" followed), about the lives and adventures of the people of Provence, France. Marius is a young man who dreams of going away to sea. When he acts on those dreams, he leaves behind his girlfriend, Fanny. Realistic dialogue and vivid characterizations. Adapted by Pagnol from his play. The musical play and film "Fanny" (1961) were adapted from this trilogy.

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Available on VHS
Running time 125 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Adapted from a Play, France, Books to Film: Marcel Pagnol, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Marcel Pagnol

Cast

Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Charpin, Orane Demazis

Director

Alexander Korda

Music

Francis Gromon

Producer

Paramount Pictures