The Baker's Wife(1938)
La Femme du boulanger
The Baker's Wife Synopsis
In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
The Baker's Wife (1938) is a comedy and drama film directed by Marcel Pagnol, released on September 7, 1938 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Charles Moulin and Fernand Charpin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Writers:
- Marcel Pagnol, Jean Giono
- Producers:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Benoît
- Composer:
- Vincent Scotto
- Production:
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
- Status:
- Released
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THE BAKER'S WIFE Trailer
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The Baker's Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raimu
as Aimable Castanier
Ginette Leclerc
as Aurélie Castanier
Charles Moulin
as Dominique, le berger
Fernand Charpin
as The Marquis Castan de Venelles
Robert Vattier
as the priest
- Alida Rouffe
Alida Rouffe
as Céleste, the good priest
Charles Blavette
as Antonin
- Robert Bassac
Robert Bassac
as the teacher
Marcel Maupi
as Barnabé
- Odette Roger
Odette Roger
as Miette, wife of Antoninus
- Yvette Fournier
Yvette Fournier
as Hermine
- Maximilienne
Maximilienne
as Melle Angèle
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Pagnol, written by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono, produced by Marcel Pagnol.
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The Baker's Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 102 ratings.
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The Baker's Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Baker's Wife online?
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The Baker's Wife (1938) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Baker's Wife?
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The main cast of The Baker's Wife (1938) includes Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Charles Moulin, Fernand Charpin and Robert Vattier. The film was directed by Marcel Pagnol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Baker's Wife released?
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The Baker's Wife was released on September 7, 1938 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Baker's Wife worth watching?
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The Baker's Wife (1938) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 102 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.
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