Merlusse
Synopsis
"Merlusse" is French schoolboy slang for codfish, and M. Blanchard, a professor at a certain lycée, was known to his victims by that name. On Christmas Eve, when some twenty of the students—orphans, foreigners or just plain "unwanteds"—had to remain in the boarding school, Merlusse is placed in charge. His glass eye glares at them stonily, his good one with no less severity. He sets them to tasks, marches like a proctor up and down the aisles, exacts to the utmost the last measure of discipline. But when the youngsters awake in the morning, there are toys by each bed in the dormitory and M. Blanchard, no longer to be called Merlusse, is exposed for the softhearted fraud he is.
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Henri Poupon
Merlusse
André Pollack
The Headmaster
Thommeray
The Dean
André Robert
The Senior Supervisor
Rellys
The Porter
Annie Toinon
Nathalie
Jean Castan
Galubert
Fernand Bruno
Catusse
Robert Chaux
Godard
Le Petit Jacques
Villepontoux
Le-Van-Kim
Macaque
John Dubrou
Pic
d'Armans
Philippard
Robert Aviérinos
Lupin
Dernard
Delacre
Jean Inglesakis
Molinard
Armando Rossi
Le concierge
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Pagnol
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Pagnol
- Original Score
- Vincent Scotto
- Original Title
- Merlusse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Pagnol
Marcel Pagnol
Vincent Scotto
Albert Assouad
Suzanne de Troeye
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Pagnol
Director
Marcel Pagnol
Writer
Suzanne de Troeye
Editor
Albert Assouad
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merlusse
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What is Merlusse about?
"Merlusse" is French schoolboy slang for codfish, and M. Blanchard, a professor at a certain lycée, was known to his victims by that name. On Christmas Eve, when some twenty of the students—orphans, foreigners or just plain "unwanteds"—had to remain in the boarding school, Merlusse is placed in charge. His glass eye glares at them stonily, his good one with no less severity. He sets them to tasks, marches like a proctor up and down the aisles, exacts to the utmost the last measure of discipline. But when the youngsters awake in the morning, there are toys by each bed in the dormitory and M. Blanchard, no longer to be called Merlusse, is exposed for the softhearted fraud he is.
Who directed Merlusse?
Merlusse was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Who stars in Merlusse?
The principal cast of Merlusse includes Henri Poupon, André Pollack, Thommeray, André Robert, Rellys.
When was Merlusse released and how long is it?
Merlusse was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Merlusse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merlusse was composed by Vincent Scotto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merlusse?
Merlusse holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).