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The Miser (1939) - Movie Browser

James Mason in 1939 TV? Molière's greediest grump comes alive in this lost-to-time broadcast.

Stagey but charmingVintage theatricalBiting satire

Overview

Television broadcast of L'avare by Molière.

Content warning

Obsessive materialismGenerational conflictLove vs. wealthSocial hypocrisy

Standout Aspects

Acting

Henry Oscar's Harpagon: theatrical, ridiculous, perfect.

Production

1939 BBC tech — barely TV, basically filmed radio.

Best for:Solo·Background

ReleasedMar 21, 1939

Runtime1h 15m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Top Cast

Henry Oscar

Harpagon - Father of Cleante and Elise

Marjorie Mars

Elise - Harpagon's daughter, in love with Valere

Dorothy Hyson

Marian - in love with Cleante

James Mason

Valere - In love with Elise

John Salew

La Fleche - valet to Cleante

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