Marius

Marseille. Sea and adventure have always fascinated Marius, who dreams of one day joining the crew of one of the innumerable boats in the Vieux-Port. But can he abandon his elderly father, César? And the beautiful Fanny, his childhood love who loves him so deeply? Gradually the temptation becomes unbearable...

Directed by: Alexander Korda (France, 1931)
Screenplay by: Marcel Pagnol
Cast: Raimu (César), Pierre Fresnay (Marius), Orane Demazis (Fanny), Fernand Charpin (Panisse), Alida Rouffe (Honorine), Alexandre Mihalesco (Piquoiseau), Paul Dullac (Escartefigue), Robert Vattier (Mr Brun)
Genre: dramedy