(1895–1974), French playwright, film director, and writer. As a director Pagnol is best known for the humorous film trilogy Marius (1931), Fanny (1932), and César (1936). His novels include La Gloire de mon père (1957) and Le Chateau de ma mère (1958).
Definition of Pagnol, Marcel in US English:
Pagnol, Marcel
proper nounpänˈyô
(1895–1974), French playwright, movie director, and writer. His novels include La Gloire de mon père (1957) and Le Chateau de ma mère (1958); the movies Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources (both 1986) were based on his L'Eau des collines (1963).