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cant be turn of the century because she is wearing a short dress


Looks like the 60's

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No, much earlier than that. Judging by the cars, probably '20s.

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Marcel Pagnol, the author, wrote what formed the basis for Fanny as a trilogy of short stories, starting in 1931 (Marius, 1931; Fanny, 1932; and Cesar, 1936.)

Admittedly, Hollywood production consistency was lacking for certain details... The story took place in the 30s; but the hair and probably some costumes were not exactly on target.

Still a brilliant movie. and all the background music comes from the Broadway musical, produced initially in 1954, starring Florence Henderson as Fanny.

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I agree. I was a teenager in the 1960s. Those were the styles of dresses many of us wore. I saw this movie when it came out. I was 16. I developed a crush on Horst Bucholtz.

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