Movie · 1943
Is Romance in a Minor Key based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Romance in a Minor Key is based on the book The Jewels by Guy de Maupassant (1883).
The movie was released in 1943.
The book behind Romance in a Minor Key
Common questions
Is Romance in a Minor Key based on a book?
Yes. Romance in a Minor Key is based on the book The Jewels by Guy de Maupassant (1883).
Who wrote the book Romance in a Minor Key is based on?
The Jewels was written by Guy de Maupassant and first published in 1883.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Jewels 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 Guy de Maupassant's books
- Bel Ami (film, 2012)
- A Woman's Life (film, 2016)
- Boule de Suif (film, 1934)
- Madame and Her Niece (film, 1969)
- Bel Ami (film, 1939)
- The Inheritance (TV, 2023)