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Azaïs (1931)

Movie ★ 7.0 102 min

Remember when Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music says "Every time God closes a door, He opens a window?" Well, this is basically the same philosophy followed by a sage authority named Professor Azais. Though he is never seen in the film, Azais's influences dictates every move made by Le Baron Wurtz (Max Dearly), a private tutor. Though he suffers quite a few setbacks, Wurtz presses on, armed by the Azaiz philosophy that every time something goes wrong in one part of the world, it is balanced by something going right elsewhere. This "law of compensations" pays off in big laughs for the audience, and in a happy-ever-after for Wurtz. Azais was based on a play by Georges Berr and Rene Verneuil.

René Hervil Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 22, 1931
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0166088

Cast

Max Dearly Max Dearly Baron Wurtz Simone Rouvière Suzette Wurtz Jeanne Saint-Bonnet Jeanne Saint-Bonnet Comtesse Romani Pierre Stéphen Pierre Stéphen Félix Borneret Gaston Dupray Gaston Dupray Luquin Henriette Delannoy Henriette Delannoy Baronne Wurtz Suzy Pierson Suzy Pierson Gabrielle Avize Paulette Duvernet Leda Ginelly Henry Houry Henry Houry Robert Pizani Robert Pizani Paul Clerget Berni

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Frequently asked questions

What is Azaïs about?
Remember when Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music says "Every time God closes a door, He opens a window?" Well, this is basically the same philosophy followed by a sage authority named Professor Azais. Though he is never seen in the film, Azais's influences dictates every move made by Le Baron Wurtz (Max Dearly), a private tutor. Though he suffers quite a few setbacks, Wurtz presses on, armed by the Azaiz philosophy that every time something goes wrong in one part of the world, it is balanced by something going right elsewhere. This "law of compensations" pays off in big laughs for the audience, and in a happy-ever-after for Wurtz. Azais was based on a play by Georges Berr and Rene Verneuil.
Who directed Azaïs?
Azaïs was directed by René Hervil.
Who stars in Azaïs?
Azaïs stars Max Dearly, Simone Rouvière, Jeanne Saint-Bonnet, Pierre Stéphen.
When was Azaïs released?
Azaïs is a 1931 film.
Where can I watch Azaïs?
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