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Baby’s Laxative (1931): Cast

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Baby’s Laxative is a 1931 comedy directed by Jean Renoir, starring Michel Simon as Chouilloux, Fernandel and Olga Valéry. It runs 56 minutes.

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Baby’s Laxative (1931) movie poster
Released
Runtime
56 min
Director
Jean Renoir
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Baby’s Laxative About?

The premise of Baby’s Laxative without spoilers.

A little boy won’t go to the bathroom, which leads to all sorts of complications for his parents and their friends.

Baby’s Laxative Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • domestic quarrel
  • chamber pot
  • constipation
  • boy
  • cuckolded husband
  • domestic strife
  • disobedience
  • child swearing
  • swear words
  • obsequiousness
  • ministry of war
  • civil servant
+15 more
  • married couple
  • bourgeoisie
  • petty bourgeois
  • purge
  • dereliction
  • self indulgence
  • business deal
  • business dinner
  • misspelled word
  • hebrides
  • unbreakable
  • china
  • maid
  • dictionary
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Baby’s Laxative Cast & Characters

Michel Simon leads the cast as Chouilloux, with Fernandel as Truchet and Olga Valéry as Madame Chouilloux. Directed by Jean Renoir; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Baby’s Laxative

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From the director

More from Jean Renoir

More films directed by Jean Renoir, best-rated first: The Rules of the Game, The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir, The Elusive Corporal and Picnic on the Grass.

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Baby’s Laxative Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “坊やに下剤を” and “Vauvatesti”.

Also known as
  • 坊やに下剤を
  • Vauvatesti
  • La purga al pupo
  • On purge bébé
  • Ребенку дают слабительное
  • Dětské projímadlo
  • La purga del bebé
  • O Laxante do Bebê

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FAQ

Baby’s Laxative FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Baby’s Laxative, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Baby’s Laxative?

Baby’s Laxative runs 56 minutes.

When was Baby’s Laxative released?

Baby’s Laxative was released on June 21, 1931.

Who directed Baby’s Laxative?

Baby’s Laxative was directed by Jean Renoir.

More films by Jean Renoir

Who is in the cast of Baby’s Laxative?

Baby’s Laxative stars Michel Simon as Chouilloux, Fernandel as Truchet and Olga Valéry as Madame Chouilloux, among 7 credited actors.

Does Baby’s Laxative have a post-credit scene?

No. Baby’s Laxative has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Baby’s Laxative in?

The original language of Baby’s Laxative is French.

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