Merlusse
Originally released in 1935. Merlusse is a drama/comedy film. directed by Marcel Pagnol. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henri Poupon, André Pollack, and Thommeray
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (22 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Frequently Asked Questions
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—orph...
Who directed Merlusse?
Merlusse was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
How long is Merlusse?
Merlusse has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Merlusse released?
Merlusse was released on December 6, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Merlusse?
The main cast of Merlusse includes Henri Poupon, André Pollack, Thommeray, André Robert, Rellys.