In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Cast
Henri Marchand
Émile
Raymond Cordy
Louis
Rolla France
Jeanne
Paul Ollivier
Paul Imaque, l'oncle
Jacques Shelly
Paul
Germaine Aussey
Maud
Léon Lorin
Le vieux monsieur sourd
Vincent Hyspa
Le vieil orateur
André Michaud
Le contremaitre
Maximilienne
Une invitée au diner
Alexander D'Arcy
Le gigolo
William Burke
L'ancien détenu
Eugène Stuber
Un gangster
Ritou Lancyle
Unknown
Marguerite de Morlaye
Une invitée au diner
Léon Courtois
Unknown
Robert Charlet
Unknown
Albert Broquin
Le marchand de primeurs
Crew
René Clair
Director, Story, Editor
René Le Hénaff
Editor
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Albert Valentin
Assistant Director
Frank Clifford
Producer
Roger Le Bon
Producer
Alexandre Kamenka
Producer
René Hubert
Costume Design
Hermann Storr
Sound
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Georges Lampin
Production Manager
Lazare Meerson
Art Direction
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