Mother Love
La Chaleur du sein
Synopsis
Gilbert Quercy, 18, tried to commit suicide after a heartache. At the hospital, three women try to cheer him up : the three former wives of his father, an archaeologist and an egyptologist, whom Gilbert called his "mothers". These women show a lot of willingness, but soon will become intrusive.
Top Cast
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Michel Simon
Michel Quercy
Arletty
Bernadette
Gabrielle Dorziat
Adrienne
Pierre Larquey
Dalaciaud
François Périer
Batilly
Marguerite Moreno
American on the liner
Jean Pâqui
Gilbert Quercy
Jeanne Lion
Mathilde
Jeanne Lory
Augustine
Monique Joyce
Joan Bouvreuil
Gisèle Préville
Girl
Claire Darcas
Nurse (uncredited)
Nicole Dumas
Stewardess (uncredited)
Henri Vilbert
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Boyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Boyer, André Birabeau
- Original Title
- La Chaleur du sein
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Héraut Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Boyer
Jean Boyer, André Birabeau
Victor Arménise
André Versein
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Boyer
Director
Victor Arménise
Director of Photography
Jean Boyer
Writer
André Versein
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Love
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What is Mother Love about?
Gilbert Quercy, 18, tried to commit suicide after a heartache. At the hospital, three women try to cheer him up : the three former wives of his father, an archaeologist and an egyptologist, whom Gilbert called his "mothers". These women show a lot of willingness, but soon will become intrusive.
Who directed Mother Love?
Mother Love was directed by Jean Boyer.
Who stars in Mother Love?
The principal cast of Mother Love includes Michel Simon, Arletty, Gabrielle Dorziat, Pierre Larquey, François Périer.
When was Mother Love released and how long is it?
Mother Love was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.