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James Mason in 1939 TV? Molière's greediest grump comes alive in this lost-to-time broadcast.
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The Miser (1939)

Stagey but charmingVintage theatricalBiting satire

Overview

Comedy

Television broadcast of L'avare by Molière.

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Content warning
Obsessive materialismGenerational conflictLove vs. wealthSocial hypocrisy

Standout Aspects

Acting

Henry Oscar's Harpagon: theatrical, ridiculous, perfect.

Production

1939 BBC tech — barely TV, basically filmed radio.

Best for:Solo: Curious film historians and Molière nerds only.·Background: Play while reading — visuals are static, dialogue carries.
ReleasedMar 21, 1939
Runtime1h 15m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
BBC

Top Cast

Henry Oscar

Henry Oscar

Harpagon - Father of Cleante and Elise

Marjorie Mars

Marjorie Mars

Elise - Harpagon's daughter, in love with Valere

Dorothy Hyson

Dorothy Hyson

Marian - in love with Cleante

James Mason

James Mason

Valere - In love with Elise

John Salew

John Salew

La Fleche - valet to Cleante

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This 1939 broadcast is among the earliest surviving British television drama — most pre-war TV was never recorded.

Trivia

James Mason was already a rising film star; this TV detour was essentially a favor to the BBC's experimental drama unit.

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