The School of Wives

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

N/A

Lasse Pöysti

Chrysalde

Olle Hilding

Oronte

Oscar Ljung

Enrique

Nils Eklund

Lawyer