Harvest (1937)
"Regain" (original title)

Director:

Marcel Pagnol

Writers:

Jean Giono (novel), Marcel Pagnol (scenario & dialogue)

Stars:

Gabriel Gabrio, Orane Demazis, Fernandel

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gabriel Gabrio	...	Panturle
Orane Demazis	...	Arsule / Irene
Fernandel	...	Urbain Gedemus
Marguerite Moreno	...	Zia Mameche
Robert Le Vigan	...	Sergeant De Sault
Henri Poupon	...	L'Amoureux
Odette Roger	...	Alphonsine
Milly Mathis	...	Belline
Édouard Delmont	...	Gaubert
Charles Blavette	...	Jasmin
Paul Dullac	...	Mr. Astruc
Louisard	...	La garde champetre
Charblay	...	Butcher
Jean Castan	...	Jeremie
Henri Rollan	...	Coriandre

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

donkey | pastoral | milk | mule | death | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

2 October 1939 (USA)

Also Known As:

Harvest

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films Marcel Pagnol

Technical Specs

Runtime:

127 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Phillips Sound

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

October 1937, Paris: President of the Republic, Albert Lebrun was at the Gala evening for Regain, at the Marignan cinema, for Frances' war orphans.

User Reviews

starts off slowly, but hold tight--it's well worth the wait!

During the first 20 minutes of the movie, I was rather disappointed--I expected more interesting characters in a Marcel Pagnol story. However, as the film slowly unfolded, the not so interesting characters gave way to much more endearing ones. It's as if those you see in the beginning who you THINK are the leads are really just setting the stage for the REAL film to begin! The main plot involves a nice bachelor who lives in an almost totally deserted hillside town. He is lonely but has relied on himself so long he has all but given up hope on finding a mate. The only other resident, an old lady, promises to bring him someone soon. At this same time, we meet a very hapless woman who has been through hell. The two lonely people eventually meet and form an almost instant attachment that is just beautiful to watch. Seeing this kind but gruff older man fall for and cherish this lady is a joy to behold.