

21 votes
1938
1h 35m
The young American actor Carl Erikson is the darling of the moment. Whilst in Paris on business, he is signing autographs, including one for Paulette Nanteuil, the actress all the rage in France but a complete stranger to Carl. Charmed by the young woman, he hopes to see her again, but she had given him a false name – that of her friend, Claudine André, a journalist. Meanwhile, Carl Erikson has an interview scheduled with Philippe de Morannes, editor-in-chief of ‘Paris-Soir’ and Paulette’s lover. To thank him for granting him the interview, Philippe unwittingly becomes an accomplice of fate by offering him a ticket to Paulette’s show. Carl sneaks into her dressing room, and Paulette, swept away, gives herself to him for a night of passion. Should she leave Philippe or break up with Carl? Will Philippe succumb to Claudine’s charms, even though she herself is not taken with Carl?
Directed by Sacha Guitry

Sacha Guitry
Philippe de Morannes, journaliste
Gaby Morlay
Paulette Nanteuil, comédienne
Jacqueline Delubac
Claudine André, journaliste
Georges Grey
Carl Erickson (as George Grey)Pauline Carton
La femme de chambre de l'hôtel
Jacques Vitry
Le docteur
Louis Baldy
Durmel
Louis Vonelly
Le chef de réceptionPaul Alex
Le conciergeMarc Hélin
Un chasseur
Pierre Huchet
Un valet de chambreGeorges Lemaire
Le régisseurMarie-Claire Pissaro
Une femme de chambre
Clary Monthal
Une habilleuse
Marguerite Templey
Mme de GermondJulien Rivière
Le maître d'môtel
Adolphe Borchard
Lui-même dans le génériqueRobert Lefebvre
Lui-même dans le générique
Ray Ventura
Lui-même (as « Ray Ventura et ses collégiens »)Status
Released
Release date
January 29, 1938
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
French