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Baby's Laxative

On purge bébé

Synopsis

A chamber pot manufacturer tries to impress a military official while his wife desperately tries to force their constipated young son to take a laxative, leading to chaos.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean Renoir
Screenplay & Story
Jean Renoir, Georges Feydeau, Pierre Prévert
Original Score
Paul Misraki
Original Title
On purge bébé
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
56m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean Renoir

Screenplay & Story

Jean Renoir, Georges Feydeau, Pierre Prévert

Original Score & Music

Paul Misraki

Director of Photography

Theodor Sparkuhl

Film Editing

Jean Mamy

Producers

Roger Richebé, Pierre Braunberger

Department Leadership Roster

Roger Richebé

Roger Richebé

Producer

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Writer

Georges Feydeau

Georges Feydeau

Writer

Pierre Prévert

Pierre Prévert

Writer

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Director

Theodor Sparkuhl

Theodor Sparkuhl

Director of Photography

Paul Misraki

Paul Misraki

Original Music Composer

Pierre Braunberger

Producer

Jean Mamy

Editor

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BD Release: Past-1960

Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - Past-1960

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Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir (French: [ʁənwaʁ]; 15 September 1894 – 12 February 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author. As a film director and actor, he made more than forty films from the silent era to the end of the 1960s. His films La Grande Illusion (1937) and The Rules of the Game (1939) are often cited by critics as among the greatest films ever made. He was ranked by the BFI's Sight & Sound poll of critics in 2002 as the fourth greatest director of all time. Among numerous honors accrued during his lifetime, he received a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975 for his contribution to the motion picture industry. Renoir was the son of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He was one of the first filmmakers to be known as an auteur.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baby's Laxative

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Baby's Laxative about?

A chamber pot manufacturer tries to impress a military official while his wife desperately tries to force their constipated young son to take a laxative, leading to chaos.

Who directed Baby's Laxative?

Baby's Laxative was directed by Jean Renoir.

Who stars in Baby's Laxative?

The principal cast of Baby's Laxative includes Marguerite Pierry, Jacques Louvigny, Michel Simon, Olga Valéry, Nicole Fernandez.

When was Baby's Laxative released and how long is it?

Baby's Laxative was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 56m.

Who composed the musical score for Baby's Laxative?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Baby's Laxative was composed by Paul Misraki.