La Souris bleue (1937)
Directed by Pierre-Jean Ducis

Drama

Film Synopsis

René, a modest employee with an agency run by Monsieur Lebourdier, is in love with Yvonne Martin, but Monsieur Martin has higher hopes for his daughter.  In an attempt to gain the position of assistant manager, René enlists the help of Nenette, an attractive blonde, to seduce Lebourdier.  Nenette turns out to be Monsieur Martin's girlfriend, so everything turns out fine in the end.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Pierre-Jean Ducis
  • Script: René Pujol
  • Cinematographer: Willy Winterstein
  • Music: Werner Eisbrenner
  • Cast: Henri Garat (René Baron), Félix Oudart (Leboudier), Jeanne Aubert (Nénette), Mireille Perrey (Madame Rigaud), Monique Rolland (Yvonne), Stéphane Pizella (Mathieu, l'interprète), Marcelle Praince (Madame Leboudier), Betty Rowe (Miss Petitfair), Robert Arnoux (Rigaud), Charles Fallot (Monsieur Martin), Bill Bocket, Yvonne Hébert, Roberta
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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