The Marriage of Mademoiselle Beulemans (1932 film)

The Marriage of Mademoiselle Beulemans is a 1932 French-language comedy film directed by Jean Choux. It is based on the popular Belgian play Le Mariage de Mademoiselle Beulemans by Fernand Wicheler and Frantz Fonson, which debuted in 1910. The film is a comedic portrayal of cultural and linguistic clashes between the bourgeois society of Brussels and the Parisian upper class. The story revolves around the planned marriage of Albert Beulemans, son of a Brussels brewer, to Suzanne Gérard, a Parisian woman. Much of the humor derives from the differences in customs, accents, and perspectives between the two families, and Albert's initial awkwardness in navigating Parisian social circles. The film is considered a classic of early Belgian cinema and has been adapted into numerous other films and stage productions. The 1932 film is not the only adaptation; other notable versions exist. The film explores themes of love, social class, and cultural identity within a comedic framework.