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7.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19361h 38mFrance

Forty Little Mothers

Le Mioche

Synopsis

After finding and adopting a child, a man gets a job at an all-girls school which doesn't allow families. Once the girls find the baby, they become his forty little mothers. At the same time, the child's true mother searches for him.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 22, 1938

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Léonide Moguy
Screenplay & Story
Jean Guitton, Léonide Moguy, Charles Spaak, Daniel Maya, André Cerf
Original Score
Michel Michelet
Original Title
Le Mioche
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
gray-film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Léonide Moguy

Screenplay & Story

Jean Guitton, Léonide Moguy, Charles Spaak, Daniel Maya, André Cerf

Original Score & Music

Michel Michelet

Director of Photography

Michel Kelber, Philippe Agostini, Louis Page

Producers

Ayres de Aguiar

Department Leadership Roster

Jean Guitton

Writer

Léonide Moguy

Writer

Charles Spaak

Charles Spaak

Writer

Ayres de Aguiar

Producer

Daniel Maya

Writer

Léonide Moguy

Director

André Cerf

Writer

Michel Kelber

Director of Photography

Philippe Agostini

Philippe Agostini

Director of Photography

Louis Page

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Forty Little Mothers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forty Little Mothers

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

What is Forty Little Mothers about?

After finding and adopting a child, a man gets a job at an all-girls school which doesn't allow families. Once the girls find the baby, they become his forty little mothers. At the same time, the child's true mother searches for him.

Who directed Forty Little Mothers?

Forty Little Mothers was directed by Léonide Moguy.

Who stars in Forty Little Mothers?

The principal cast of Forty Little Mothers includes Lucien Baroux, Gabrielle Dorziat, Pauline Carton, Milly Mathis, Madeleine Robinson.

When was Forty Little Mothers released and how long is it?

Forty Little Mothers was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for Forty Little Mothers?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Forty Little Mothers was composed by Michel Michelet.