The struggles of a small business owner come to light in this film by director André Cayatte. The proprietor of a fabric shop, M. Baudu faces stiff competition when a department store moves in across the street, the first of its kind in 1860s Paris. On top of the stresses associated with the rival retailer, Baudu’s niece and two nephews take up residence with him after recently being orphaned. The niece, Denise Baudu, sees the writing on the wall for her uncle’s business so she takes a job as a shop girl with his competitor and despite her success the decision does not register well with the family.
Michel Simon
Albert Préjean
Blanchette Brunoy
Suzy Prim
Juliette Faber
Huguette Vivier
Santa Relli
Catherine Fonteney
Jacqueline Gauthier
René Blancard
Georges Chamarat
Pierre Bertin
Maximilienne
Marcelle Rexiane
Suzet Maïs
André Reybaz
Jean Tissier
Jean Rigaux
Pierre Labry
Dorette Ardenne
Odette Barencey
Paul Barge
Jeannette Batti
Jacques Beauvais
Albert Broquin
Charlotte Ecard
Gustave Gallet
Pierre Labry
Jacques Latrouite
Palmyre Levasseur
Albert Malbert
Maurice Marceau
Frédéric Moriss
Julienne Paroli
Rambauville
Roger Vincent
Fernand Mailly
Pierre de Guingand
Fabien Haziza
René Donnio
Durafour