Mother Love(1938)
La Chaleur du sein
Mother Love Synopsis
Gilbert Quercy, 18, tried to commit suicide after a heartache. At the hospital, three women try to cheer him up : the three former wives of his father, an archaeologist and an egyptologist, whom Gilbert called his "mothers". These women show a lot of willingness, but soon will become intrusive.
Mother Love (1938) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean Boyer, released on November 3, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Michel Simon, Arletty, Gabrielle Dorziat and Pierre Larquey. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Boyer
- Writers:
- Jean Boyer, André Birabeau
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Arménise
- Production:
- Héraut Film
- Status:
- Released
Mother Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Simon
as Michel Quercy
Arletty
as Bernadette
Gabrielle Dorziat
as Adrienne
Pierre Larquey
as Dalaciaud
François Périer
as Batilly
Marguerite Moreno
as American on the liner
Jean Pâqui
as Gilbert Quercy
Jeanne Lion
as Mathilde
Jeanne Lory
as Augustine
Monique Joyce
as Joan Bouvreuil
Gisèle Préville
as Girl
- Claire Darcas
Claire Darcas
as Nurse (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jean Boyer, written by Jean Boyer and André Birabeau.
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Mother Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Mother Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother Love online?
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Mother Love (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Mother Love?
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The main cast of Mother Love (1938) includes Michel Simon, Arletty, Gabrielle Dorziat, Pierre Larquey and François Périer. The film was directed by Jean Boyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother Love released?
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Mother Love was released on November 3, 1938 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Mother Love worth watching?
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Mother Love (1938) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.