Mr. Brotonneau (1939)

Synopsis

An honest middle-class man, power of attorney of a big bank, scrupulous husband and good father, discovers the joys of infidelity by seducing the ravishing Louise.

Technical data

• Genre: Drama
• Duration: 1h40
• Director: Alexander Esway
• Script and dialogues: Marcel Pagnol, based on the play by Gaston Arman de Caillavet and Robert de Flers
• Sound: Marcel Lavoignat
• Music: Vincent Scotto
• Photography: Georges Benoît
• Cameraman: Roger Ledru
• Sets: Marius Brouquier
• General management: Léon Bourrely
• Make-up: Albino Costanzo
• Editing: Jeanne Rongier and Alexander Esway
• Set photographer: Roger Corbeau
• Production company: Les Films Marcel Pagnol
• Director of production: Charles Pons

Distribution

• Raimu: M. Brotonneau
• Josette Day: Louise
• Marguerite Pierry: Thérèse Brotonneau
• Saturnin Fabre: M. de Berville
• Robert Vattier: William Herrer
• Léon Belières: Lardier, the employee
• Robert Bassac: Friedel
• Pierre Feuillère: Jacques Herrer
• Claire Gérard: Céleste, the maid
• Jean Témerson: The bailiff