Movie · 1950
Is La Marie du port based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. La Marie du port is based on the book Marie of the Port by Georges Simenon (1938).
The movie was released in 1950.
The book behind La Marie du port
Marie of the Port
by Georges Simenon · first published 1938 · crime fiction
Novel by Georges Simenon.
Common questions
Is La Marie du port based on a book?
Yes. La Marie du port is based on the book Marie of the Port by Georges Simenon (1938).
Who wrote the book La Marie du port is based on?
Marie of the Port was written by Georges Simenon and first published in 1938.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Marie of the Port before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Georges Simenon's books
- Le Chat (film, 1971)
- Monsieur Hire (film, 1989)
- Three Rooms in Manhattan (film, 1965)
- Maigret Sets a Trap (film, 1958)
- The Train (film, 1973)
- Maigret et l'Affaire Saint-Fiacre (film, 1959)