Topaze (play)
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.[1] It was performed on Broadway in 1930 with Frank Morgan in the title role.[2]
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[3]
- Topaze (1936), French film directed by Marcel Pagnol, starring Arnaudy
- Huaxin (1939), Chinese film directed by Li Pingqian[3]
- 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
External Links
Topaze at the Internet Broadway Database
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