Picture format 1.33:1. Title from sell sheet. Originally released as a motion picture in 1933. Based on the play by Marcel Pagnol. John Barrymore, Myrna Loy, Reginald Mason, Jobyna Howland, Jackie Searl, Albert Conti. Special features: audio commentary by film historian Kat Ellinger; trailers.
Summary:
After years of dedicated service, Professor Topaze is summarily fired for flunking his worst student, who happens to be the son of the powerful Baron, a wealthy businessman who stands to make a fortune by peddling a worthless health tonic. All the Baron needs is one man with lots of academic credentials and few scruples to endorse his sparkling water.
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