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The plays of Terence, writer of Roman High Comedy, reflect family relationships and the daily life of a Rome that was to become a world empire. Moliere, like countless playwrights since, knew, admires, and emulated the sophisticated plots devised by Terence. The Roman playwright's Phormio became the launching pad for Moliere's Scapin. Scenes in the film contrast one play with the other.
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