Patricia (film)

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Patricia
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Directed by Paul Mesnier
Written byPierre Heuzé
Paul Mesnier
Produced byCamille Trachimel
Starring Gabrielle Dorziat
Louise Carletti
Georges Grey
CinematographyGeorges Clerc
Music by Roger Roger
Production
company
Société de Production et d'Edition Cinématographique
Distributed byLes Films Vog
Release date
  • 27 October 1942 (1942-10-27)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryFrance
Language French

Patricia is a 1942 French comedy film directed by Paul Mesnier and starring Gabrielle Dorziat, Louise Carletti and Georges Grey. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Quignon. Despite being shot on a limited budget it was one of the most popular films during the Occupation of France. It was closely aligned with Vichy policy in its portrayal of female characters from two different generations taking part in the forging of a new France. [1]

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  1. Burch & Sellier p.109

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