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Marius is a 1931 French drama film directed by Alexander Korda. It is based on the 1929 play of the same title by Marcel Pagnol. The film is a part of the Marseille Trilogy which includes the films Fanny (Marius's ex-fiancée) and César (Marius's father).
Marius: Directed by Alexander Korda. With Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Fernand Charpin, Alida Rouffe. Marius is faced with a choice whether to fulfill his passion by sailing the seas or stay and marry the woman he loves.
- Alexander Korda
- 2 min
Young Marius and Fanny begin to recognize that their lifelong friendship has blossomed into romance, but their hopes of marriage are left unrealized when Marius cannot overcome his longing to go to sea, against the wishes of his adoring father, César, but with Fanny’s selfless encouragement.
- César Ollivier
Marius (1931) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Directed by Alexander Korda and based on the play by Marcel Pagnol, this French classic is a true gem of the early sound era. Marius tells the tale of a young man named Marius, brilliantly portrayed by Pierre Fresnay, who works at his father Cesar waterfront bar.
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- Les Films Paramount
- Alexander Korda
Based on his play, Marius is a drama about a young man who loves the sea and faces a dilemma between his father and his passion. The film features Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis and other actors in the Marseille Trilogy.
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Marius is faced with a choice whether to fulfill his passion by sailing the seas or stay and marry the woman he loves. César runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23-year-old son, Marius.
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