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Marius (1931)

ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 100% (RT: 100%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Alexander Korda
Runtime
2h 8m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (99 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Cast
Raimu as César Ollivier
Pierre Fresnay as Marius Ollivier, fils de César
Orane Demazis as Fanny Cabanis, fille d'Honorine
Fernand Charpin as Maître Honoré Panisse
Robert Vattier as Monsieur Brun
Paul Dullac as Félix Escartefigue
Alida Rouffe as Honorine Cabanis
Alexandre Mihalesco as Piquoiseau
Overview
César runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23-year-old son, Marius. Friends since childhood, Fanny and Marius love each other, but Marius has a secret wanderlust: every ship's whistle stirs a longing for foreign lands. When M. Panisse seeks Fanny's hand in marriage and when a departing clipper needs a deckhand, Marius and Fanny must decide who and what they love most. César, with his generous, wise spirit, tries to guide his son. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Marius is a 1931 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Alexander Korda. César runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23-year-old son, Marius. Friends since childhood, Fanny and Marius love each other, but Marius has a secret wanderlust: every ship's whistle stirs a longing for foreign lands.

When M. Panisse seeks Fanny's hand in marriage and when a departing clipper needs a deckhand, Marius and Fanny must decide who and what they love most. César, with his generous, wise spirit, tries to guide his son.

The film has been rated by 99 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Marius delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Marius (1931) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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