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The Mill in the Sun (1939)

Original title: Le moulin dans le soleil

1939-03-29 · 1h 50m · FR
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The sentimental adventure of an old bachelor, mayor of his village and owner of a mill, who suddenly falls in love with a 20-year-old Parisian girl. This madness puts his whole house in disarray. Soon the fiancée lets herself be taken in by the charm of the mayor's nephew. The latter, who learns of it, conceives an appalling spite and wants to kill the lovers.

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Gaston RullierWriterMarc DidierDirector, Writer

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Orane DemazisOrane DemazisHélèneJean AquistapaceJean AquistapaceMarc DantzerMarc DantzerHenri EbsteinHenri EbsteinMilly MathisMilly MathisJacqueline PacaudJacqueline PacaudYvonne RozilleYvonne RozilleGaston RullierGaston RullierRobert VattierRobert VattierFernand SardouFernand Sardou

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference1748045Actor preference204047 · 895025 · 295315Country preferenceFrDecade preference1930

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What is The Mill in the Sun about?

The sentimental adventure of an old bachelor, mayor of his village and owner of a mill, who suddenly falls in love with a 20-year-old Parisian girl. This madness puts his whole house in disarray. Soon the fiancée lets herself be taken in by the charm of the mayor's nephew. The latter, who learns of it, conceives an appalling spite and wants to kill the lovers.

How long is The Mill in the Sun?

The Mill in the Sun has a runtime of 110 minutes.