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Topaze (play)

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Originally published
  
2016

Adaptations
  
Topaze (1933)

Author
  
Marcel Pagnol

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Topaze is a 1928 play by the French writer Marcel Pagnol. It tells the story of a modest school teacher who is fired for being too honest and decides to become a dishonest businessman. The play premiered on 9 October 1928 at the Théâtre des Variétés. It was performed on Broadway in 1930 with Frank Morgan in the title role.

Film adaptations

The play has been adapted for film multiple times, most notably in 1933 with John Barrymore in the title role.

  • Topaze (1933), French film directed by Louis J. Gasnier, starring Louis Jouvet
  • Topaze (1933), American film directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast, starring John Barrymore
  • Yacout Effendi (1933), Egyptian film directed by Nagib El-Rihani
  • Topaze (1936), French film directed by Marcel Pagnol, starring Arnaudy
  • Huaxin (1939), Chinese film directed by Li Pingqian
  • Topaze (1951), French film directed by Marcel Pagnol, starring Fernandel
  • Topaze (1956), French film directed by Jean Kerchbron
  • Mr. Topaze (1961), British film directed by Peter Sellers, starring Sellers
  • Topaze (1963), Swedish film directed by Jan Molander
  • References

    Topaze (play) Wikipedia