The Baker's Wife (1938)
Original title: La Femme du boulanger
The Baker's Wife is a 1938 French-language comedy movie directed by Marcel Pagnol, with a running time of 2h 13m. It stars Raimu, Ginette Leclerc and Charles Moulin.
In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
Quick answers
What is The Baker's Wife about?
In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
When was The Baker's Wife released?
The Baker's Wife was released on 7 September 1938.
How long is The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife runs 2h 13m.
Who made The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Where can I watch The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Baker's Wife
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Raimu as Aimable Castanier
- Ginette Leclerc as Aurélie Castanier
- Charles Moulin as Dominique, le berger
- Fernand Charpin as The Marquis Castan de Venelles
- Robert Vattier as the priest
- Alida Rouffe as Céleste, the good priest
- Charles Blavette as Antonin
- Robert Bassac as the teacher
- Marcel Maupi as Barnabé
- Odette Roger as Miette, wife of Antoninus
- Yvette Fournier as Hermine
- Maximilienne as Melle Angèle