Monsieur Brotonneau
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Directed byAlexander Esway
Written by
- Gaston Arman de Caillavet (play)
- Marcel Pagnol
- Robert de Flers (play)
CinematographyCurt Courant
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| Directed by | Alexander Esway |
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| Cinematography | Curt Courant |
| Music by | Vincent Scotto |
Production company | Films Marcel Pagnol |
| Distributed by | Films Marcel Pagnol |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Monsieur Brotonneau is a 1939 French comedy drama film directed by Alexander Esway and starring Raimu, Josette Day and Marguerite Pierry.[1][2]
The film was released not a month before France declared war to Nazi Germany.[3]
Monsieur Brotonneau leaves his cheating wife Thérèse for his secretary Louise. When his apparently repentant wife returns he reconciles her while continuing to love his mistress.
Cast
- Raimu as M. Brotonneau
- Josette Day as Louise
- Marguerite Pierry as Thérèse Brotonneau
- Saturnin Fabre as M. de Berville
- Robert Vattier as William Herrer
- Léon Belières as Lardier, l'employé
- Robert Bassac as Friedel
- Pierre Feuillère as Jacques Herrer
- Claire Gérard as Céleste, la bonne
- Jean Témerson as L'huissier
Production
Josette Day joined the cast on the recommendation of Raimu to the director.[3] Production started slowly, a new director having been chosen, after Marcel Pagnol left the project.[4]
