Monday Morning Maybe

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The French Way

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1940 | 74 min | Romance, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone interested in what war does to people and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Liked Sophie's Choice or The Sound of Music? This is a good next one.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 14 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.

Cabaret star Zazu intervenes when young lovers are sundered by their parents' feud.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jacques de Baroncelli

  • Josephine BakerZazu Clarion
  • Micheline PresleClaire Ancelot
  • Georges MarchalBernard Dalban
  • Raymond AimosHonoré Petru
  • Jean TissierGrégoire
  • Gabrielle DorziatMadame Ancelot
  • Saturnin FabreMonsieur Dalban
  • Marguerite PierryMademoiselle Espérajou
  • Lucien BarouxLéon
  • Yves DeniaudLe journaliste