Madeline is a media franchise that originated as a series of children's books written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans, an Austrian-American author. The books have been adapted into numerous formats, spawning telefilms, television series and a live action feature film. As a closing line, the adaptations invoke a famous phrase Ethel Barrymore used to rebuff curtain calls, "That's all there is, there isn't any more." The stories take place in a Catholic boarding school in Paris. The teacher, Miss Clavel, is strict but loves the children, cares for them, and is open to their ideas. Much of the media start with the line "In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines..." The stories often are written entirely in rhyme, include simple themes of daily life, and the playful but harmless mischief of Madeline, which appeal to children and parents alike.
| Creator | Ludwig Bemelmans |
| Original work | Madeline (1939) |
| Books | See Madeline (book series) |
| Films | Madeline (1998), My Fair Madeline (2002), Madeline in Tahiti (2005) |
| Short films | Madeline (1952 short film) |
| Video games | See Madeline (video game series) |
| Toys | Various (dolls and playsets) |
About Madeline
A Parisian schoolgirl and orphan schemes to save her boarding school in this adaptation of the titular children's book series. The film was directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer.
Achievement of Madeline
The adaptation covered the first four books in the children's series. The movie received generally positive reviews from critics.
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