The Father of the Girl
Le Père de Mademoiselle
Synopsis
Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as a secretary for a fashionable artist, Edith Mars. The understanding Edith Mars encourages Françoise's budding love affair with an embassy attaché. Edith is the mistress of the Minister of Justice, and the Marinier parents arrive believing it's their daughter they're interviewing. While Mme Marinier puts up with it, her husband is scandalized. Gr ce to Edith, all confusion cleared up, the father is promoted to magistrate and Françoise marries.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert-Paul Dagan, Marcel L'Herbier
- Original Score
- Jean-Michel Damase
- Original Title
- Le Père de Mademoiselle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- F.A.O. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
Robert-Paul Dagan, Marcel L'Herbier, Roger Ferdinand
Jean-Michel Damase
Robert Juillard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Juillard
Director of Photography
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Robert-Paul Dagan
Screenplay
Nina Ricci
Costume Design
Marcel L'Herbier
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Father of the Girl
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What is The Father of the Girl about?
Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as a secretary for a fashionable artist, Edith Mars. The understanding Edith Mars encourages Françoise's budding love affair with an embassy attaché. Edith is the mistress of the Minister of Justice, and the Marinier parents arrive believing it's their daughter they're interviewing. While Mme Marinier puts up with it, her husband is scandalized. Gr ce to Edith, all confusion cleared up, the father is promoted to magistrate and Françoise marries.
Who directed The Father of the Girl?
The Father of the Girl was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in The Father of the Girl?
The principal cast of The Father of the Girl includes Arletty, Suzy Carrier, André Luguet, Denise Grey, Jacques François.
When was The Father of the Girl released and how long is it?
The Father of the Girl was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Father of the Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Father of the Girl was composed by Jean-Michel Damase.