The School of Wives
This television adaptation presents Molière’s comedy The School of Wives, centering on Arnolphe, an older bachelor who plans to marry his young ward, Agnès, believing her innocence will ensure his control. His scheme is disrupted when Agnès falls in love with the younger Horace, setting off a series of deceptions and confrontations that undermine Arnolphe’s authority..
Overview
This television adaptation presents Molière’s comedy The School of Wives, centering on Arnolphe, an older bachelor who plans to marry his young ward, Agnès, believing her innocence will ensure his control. His scheme is disrupted when Agnès falls in love with the younger Horace, setting off a series of deceptions and confrontations that undermine Arnolphe’s authority.
Cast
Allan Edwall
Arnolphe
Lena Nyman
Agnes
Stellan Skarsgård
Horace
Björn Gustafson
Alain
Ulla Sjöblom
Georgette
Lasse Pöysti
Chrysalde
Olle Hilding
Oronte
Oscar Ljung
Enrique
Nils Eklund
Lawyer
