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Mimi (1935)

Mimi poster
Directed by
Paul L. Stein
Genre
drama, romance
Country
United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 34m
Rated
G
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A composer in nineteenth century Paris meets a young woman who inspires his work. The film is based on a novel about bohemian artists and love.

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What happens

Mimi is a 1935 British romance film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Gertrude Lawrence and Diana Napier. Set in nineteenth century Paris, the screenplay concerns a composer who becomes inspired by a young woman he encounters. The film is based on the 1851 novel La Vie de Bohème by Henri Murger. The score includes arrangements of Giacomo Puccini's music from the opera La bohème, arranged by George H. Clutsam. The film was made at Elstree Studios, with sets designed by the art director Cedric Dawe. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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