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A remake of Marcel Pagnol's trilogy about the girlfriend of a sailor who finds herself pregnant after he returns to sea. She enters into a marriage of convenience with an older man that matures into real love. Then, of course, the sailor returns. This version is lovingly photographed, beautifully scored, and contains a newsreel and coming attractions for 1961. (official distributor synopsis)

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Awards

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Academy Awards

  • 1962 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • 1962 - Charles Boyer (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
  • 1962 - Jack Cardiff (Best Cinematography (Color))
  • 1962 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
  • 1962 - Harry Sukman (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))