Par habitude (1932)
Directed by Maurice Cammage

Comedy / Short

Film Synopsis

On the death of his uncle, Valentin declares that he will drink incessantly for six months.  Those around him judge this behaviour immoral and so he is expelled from his apartment.  That same night, still drunk, Valentin returns to his apartment, by force of habit, and is surprised to find a strange woman in his bed.  The woman's husband then turns up and draws the obvious conclusion...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Maurice Cammage
  • Script: Abel Tarride (play), Vernayre (play)
  • Cast: Fernandel (Valentin Bourgeasse), Gaby Basset (Madame Roussel), Pierre Finaly (Marcel), Georges Térof (Roussel), Henriette Clairval-Terof
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 32 min

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