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Release Year1937
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes10
DirectorLéo Joannon
WritersYves Allégret, Jean Aurenche, Jean Anouilh
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsConfessions of a Newlywed
About Confessions of a Newlywed
A timid young man marries the daughter of the entomologist he works for. On the train for their honeymoon, he takes his young wife in his arms when a customs officer suddenly enters the compartment. The groom is now inhibited.
Directed by Léo Joannon, Confessions of a Newlywed leans on a strong ensemble — Raimu, Sylvia Bataille, Pierre Brasseur — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1937.
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