So as not to distract her husband, a doctor, from his precious
research, a former actress returns to the stage and neglects the family
home. Their son takes advantage of his parents' absence by
running away. He is found in the Alps, in a poor state of
health. He is rescued by his father, who manages to patch things
up with his wife and restore harmony to the household.
Script: René Jayet,
Valentine Pley,
Claude Revol (dialogue),
Marianne Testa
Cinematographer: Marc Bujard
Music: Henri Martinet,
Rinaldo Rinaldi
Cast:Jules Berry (Bertini),
Suzy Vernon (Madeleine Dorval),
Gina Manès (Mélie),
Jean Debucourt (Jacques Dorval),
Gabriel Farguette (Jean),
Charlotte Lysès (Aglaé),
René Génin (Célestin),
René Daix (Georges Dorval),
Jacques Henley (Saxton),
Robert Dartois,
Dorette Ardenne,
Claire Gérard
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 90 min
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