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Summary

Moliere is a down and out actor / playwright who has been rescued from jail by a wealthy merchant ,Jourdain. Jourdain will cover Moliere's debts if he can help him win favour with a widowed marquise. Moliere becomes a guest in Jourdain's palace ,guised as a priest, with the subtext of teaching Jourdain the craft of the stage. Elmire, his wife, takes exception to this , but while Jourdain is busy making a fool of himself, things heat up between Elmire and Moliere Scheming , romantic yearning, human foibles , comedy and a surprizing injection of true passion and sacrifice solidify this film .