What is La Poupée?
La Poupée is a series of short films inspired by a comedy in four acts of the same name by Edmond Audran. The comedy was first performed at the Théâtre de la Gaieté in Paris.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1897
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1897
- Studios
- Lumière
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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La Poupée is a series of short films inspired by a comedy in four acts of the same name by Edmond Audran. The comedy was first performed at the Théâtre de la Gaieté in Paris. The story revolves around a young novice from a poor convent who is forced to marry to inherit from his rich uncle. The prior of the convent finds a solution to this situation by arranging for the novice to marry an automaton, with the intention of the novice returning to the convent. However, a real young woman, the daughter of a mannequins maker, decides to take the place of the doll. The film is based on a comedic play by Edmond Audran.
Should you watch it?
“A novice forced to marry an automaton for an inheritance faces a clever substitution.”
- Based on an Edmond Audran comedy
- Unique three-part short film structure
- Very brief format
- Silent era style may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you are interested in early silent comedy adaptations from 1897.
This is a brief historical comedy suitable for general audiences interested in early cinema.
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Frequently asked questions
When was La Poupée released?
The film was released in 1897.
What is the film based on?
It is inspired by a comedy in four acts by Edmond Audran.
How many parts make up the film?
It is a series of three short films.
Why must Lancelot get married?
He is forced to marry to be entitled to an inheritance from his rich uncle.
Who takes the place of the doll?
A real young woman, who is the daughter of the automatized mannequins maker, takes the place of the doll.