Movie · 1928
Is L'Argent based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. L'Argent is based on the book L'Argent by Émile Zola (1891).
L'Argent is book 18 of the Les Rougon-Macquart series.
The movie was released in 1928.
The book behind L'Argent
Les Rougon-Macquart: books in order
- The Fortune of the Rougons (1871)
- La Curée (1871)
- Le Ventre de Paris (1873)
- La Conquête de Plassans (1874)
- La Faute de l'Abbé Mouret (1875)
- Son Excellence Eugène Rougon (1876)
- L'Assommoir (1876)
- Une Page d'amour (1879)
- Nana (1880)
- Pot-Bouille (1882)
- The Ladies' Paradise (1883)
- La Joie de vivre (1884)
- Germinal (1885)
- L'Œuvre (1886)
- La Terre (1887)
- Le Rêve (1888)
- La Bête humaine (1890)
- L'Argent (1891)
- La Débâcle (1892)
- Doctor Pascal (1893)
Common questions
Is L'Argent based on a book?
Yes. L'Argent is based on the book L'Argent by Émile Zola (1891).
Who wrote the book L'Argent is based on?
L'Argent was written by Émile Zola and first published in 1891.
Is L'Argent part of a series?
Yes, it is book 18 in the Les Rougon-Macquart series (7 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Fortune of the Rougons, book 1 of L'Argent. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.