
This week, we discuss the often-overlooked French film, Mauvaise Graine (Bad Seed), which marked the start of a legendary directorial career for its co-director, Billy Wilder.
SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.
An independent French production. Released on July 5, 1934 (France). Co-directed by Billy Wilder and Alexander Esway. Screenplay by Billy Wilder, Jan Lustig, Max Colpet, and Claude-André Puget. Featuring the voices of Pierre Mingand (Henri Pasquier), Danielle Darrieux (Jeannette), and Raymond Galle (Jean-la-Cravate). Score by Franz Waxman and Allan Gray.