Movie

Monsieur de Pourceaugnac

1932 · 84 min

A frothy old-fashioned French comedy of scheming lovers and a pompous suitor, played with theatrical charm and gentle wit.

Overview: Two young lovers. An arranged marriage. An older groom. The lovers develop a plan to convince the groom that she is unworthy and also to discredit him. A surprise ending convinces the father that he should bless the lovers' marriage.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, satirical and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, deception, family, class
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
deception
family
class
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild