"Le film est populaire... et les chansons de Tino sont applaudies comme à l'ABC..."

Autograph letter signed by Marcel Pagnol sent from Monte Carlo, 40 lines in black ink, concerning the distribution and success of his new film "La belle meunière" freely adapted from the life of Franz Schubert with Tino Rossi, Jacqueline Bouvier and Raoul Marco in the leading roles.
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Marcel Pagnol shows enthusiasm and is even somewhat overwhelmed, with cinemas clamoring for "La belle meunière": "Guinot must have told you about the great success in Marseille. If I had prints, the 3 best theaters in Nice are offering to stop their programs to show La Belle Meunière. It's actually foolish since one theater is enough for us."
He is pleased with the public's enthusiasm: "The lesson from the Rex is that the film is popular. There are nearly a hundred effects. Marco creates immense comic effects every time he speaks, and Tino's songs are applauded as at the ABC. Blank screens." even though he considers that he must make some improvements to the film: "With Willy and Guinot, in less than two days, the film can be greatly improved. With about thirty shots, the film will be transformed... [...] they will only have to bring Jacqueline and Tino's costumes - and if Marco can come spend two days here, it will be perfect."
"La belle meunière" comes at just the right time to replenish Marcel Pagnol's coffers: "The money troubles continue but I think they will be quickly resolved, thanks to the film. But it is essential to hassle Armand."