Marius (1931)
The first part of the Marseille Trilogy, "Marius" is a play first performed in March 1929 at the Théâtre de Paris. It was adapted to film in 1931.
Fanny (1932)
Fanny apprend qu'elle attend un enfant de Marius, le déshonneur la guette...
Topaz – 1st version (1932)
First version of the film 'Topaze', starring Louis Jouvet. Pagnol, dissatisfied with the treatment given to his work, made his own adaptations in 1936 and 1951.
Direct to the heart (1932)
Kid Marc is a promising boxer who could become the European champion.
The Agony of Eagles (1933)
During the Restoration, Napoleon's officers were retired and had to live on half-pay.
Mr. Poirier’s son-in-law (1933)
Mr. Poirier's son-in-law is a French film, the first film directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Jofroi (1933)
Two farmers confront each other over unproductive trees.
Section 330 (1934)
Article 330 is not the 1900 Exposition, nor is it a man putting his backside out the window: it is the judicial translation of this ridiculous incident; and it is, through this incident, a brilliant attack against the law.
Tartarin of Tarascon (1934)
Tartarin is a braggart and sturdy bourgeois who lives in Tarascon, his reputation is based on more or less invented stories of travel and adventure.
Angèle (1934)
Adaptation of the novel 'Un de Baumugnes' by Jean Giono.
The first love (1934)
Based on an original screenplay by Marcel Pagnol, a film project that was never completed, although it was started several times.
Merlusse (1935)
Film by Marcel Pagnol. 1933. Starring Henri Poupon and Rellys.