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The Novel of a Poor Young Man

1936Movie1 h 31 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A romantic, moving drama movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Maxime de Champcey, a bankrupt marquis, is hired by the wealthy Laroque and falls for his daughter Marguerite. She loves him too but rejects him under the belief he's a fortune hunter.

Feels like

  • Classic Romance
  • 19th Century France
  • Class Conflict
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Historical Drama
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Melodrama
  • French Cinema

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Abel Gance
Written by
Abel Gance, Octave Feuillet, Claude Vermorel
Music by
Charles Cuvillier

Everyone

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Facts

February 21, 1936 · 1 h 31 min · Drama

Released
February 21, 1936
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France

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3 questions, like "Is The Novel of a Poor Young Man worth watching?"

Questions about The Novel of a Poor Young Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Novel of a Poor Young Man worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The Novel of a Poor Young Man good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Novel of a Poor Young Man in English?

French

No, it was made in French.