COMEDY . 1953 . 1h 40m . 4.0/10

The Father of the Girl_

Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as a secretary for a fashionable artist, Edith Mars. The understanding Edith Mars encourages Françoise's budding love affair with an embassy attaché. Edith is the mistress of the Minister of Justice, and the Marinier parents arrive believing it's their daughter they're interviewing. While Mme Marinier puts up with it, her husband is scandalized. Gr ce to Edith, all confusion cleared up, the father is promoted to magistrate and Françoise marries.

Starring Arletty, Suzy Carrier, André Luguet
4.0/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
1953
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as a secretary for a fashionable artist, Edith Mars. The understanding Edith Mars encourages Françoise's budding love affair with an embassy attaché. Edith is the mistress of the Minister of Justice, and the Marinier parents arrive believing it's their daughter they're interviewing. While Mme Marinier puts up with it, her husband is scandalized. Gr ce to Edith, all confusion cleared up, the father is promoted to magistrate and Françoise marries.

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Cast
Arletty stars as Edith Mars in The Father of the Girl.
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Year context
The Father of the Girl was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as ...
The Father of the Girl is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
4.0/10 (2 votes)

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What is The Father of the Girl about?
Françoise Marinier, a strong-willed young woman, won't accept a husband being forced on her. She left her family and moved to Paris, where she found work as a secretary for a fashionable artist, Edith Mars. The understanding Edith Mars encourages Françoise's budding love affair with an embassy attaché. Edith is the mistress of the Minister of Justice, and the Marinier parents arrive believing it's their daughter they're interviewing. While Mme Marinier puts up with it, her husband is scandalized. Gr ce to Edith, all confusion cleared up, the father is promoted to magistrate and Françoise marries.
How long is The Father of the Girl?
The Father of the Girl has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Father of the Girl?
The cast of The Father of the Girl includes Arletty, Suzy Carrier, André Luguet, Denise Grey, Jacques François.
What is the rating of The Father of the Girl?
The Father of the Girl has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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