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20/07/1943 Drama 1h 22m
70
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Overview

The struggles of a small business owner come to light in this film by director André Cayatte. The proprietor of a fabric shop, M. Baudu faces stiff competition when a department store moves in across the street, the first of its kind in 1860s Paris. On top of the stresses associated with the rival retailer, Baudu’s niece and two nephews take up residence with him after recently being orphaned. The niece, Denise Baudu, sees the writing on the wall for her uncle’s business so she takes a job as a shop girl with his competitor and despite her success the decision does not register well with the family.

  1. André Cayatte

    Director, Writer

  2. Michel Duran

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Michel Simon

    Baudu

  2. Albert Préjean

    Octave Mouret

  3. Blanchette Brunoy

    Denise Baudu

  4. Suzy Prim

    Madame Desforges

  5. Juliette Faber

    Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman

  6. Huguette Vivier

    Clara Prunaire, saleswoman

  7. Santa Relli

    Geneviève Baudu, Baudu's daughter

  8. Catherine Fonteney

    Aurélie L'homme

  9. Jacqueline Gauthier

    Pauline Cugnot, saleswoman in the lingerie department

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Status
Released

Original Language
French

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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