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title: "The Baker's Wife"
year: 1938
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-baker-s-wife-1938"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43844
imdb_id: "tt0030127"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 102
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Baker's Wife (1938) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Baker's Wife (French: La femme du boulanger).
Year: 1938.
Genre: Comedy and Drama / French comedic drama.
Director: Marcel Pagnol.
Cast: Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Fernand Charpin.
Setting: A little Provencal village.
Plot:
Aimable is a new baker who settles in the village.
His wife, Aurelie, is beautiful and much younger than him.
Aurelie departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads.
Aimable is so afflicted he cannot work anymore.
Villagers initially laughed at his cuckoldry but take it seriously because they want the bread.
Villagers organize a plan to find Aurelie and bring her back to the bakery.
US Release Date: 0

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Criterion Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Marcel Pagnol
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films Marcel Pagnol

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Raimu** as *Aimable Castanier*
- **Ginette Leclerc** as *Aurélie Castanier*
- **Charles Moulin** as *Dominique, le berger*
- **Fernand Charpin** as *The Marquis Castan de Venelles*
- **Robert Vattier** as *the priest*
- **Alida Rouffe** as *Céleste, the good priest*
- **Charles Blavette** as *Antonin*
- **Robert Bassac** as *the teacher*
- **Marcel Maupi** as *Barnabé*
- **Odette Roger** as *Miette, wife of Antoninus*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Baker's Wife online?
The Baker's Wife is currently available to watch or stream on Criterion Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Baker's Wife worth watching?
The Baker's Wife holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 102 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Baker's Wife and when was it released?
The Baker's Wife is a feature film with a runtime of 133 minutes. It was released in 1938. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife was directed by Marcel Pagnol.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Baker's Wife — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43844)
- [The Baker's Wife (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Baker%27s_Wife_(film))
- [The Baker's Wife (1938) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030127/fullcredits/)
- [The Baker's Wife (1938) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43844-la-femme-du-boulanger/cast)
- [프랑스 영화 '빵집 마누라(The Baker's Wife, 1938)' ★★★★★ - Film](https://www.nyculturebeat.com/)
- [The Baker's Wife (1938) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-bakers-wife/credits)

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