Overview
Naive and good-hearted Léon Ménard arrives in Paris, determined to find work in the capital. In a café, he meets Bob, a seedy guy, who helps him to get a job. On cloud nine, the ingenuous young man, does is unaware of how Bob manipulates him. Having become the night concierge of a hotel, the thankful Léon lets Bob and his accomplices get into the pace. Jewels are stolen as a result.When he is accused, Leon refuses to incriminate his "friend". Fortunately, Charlotte, Léon's fiancé, manages to find evidence of Bob's guilt and thanks to a premium paid by the diamond dealer the two lovebirds can buy a grocer's shop and tie the knot.
Cast
- Bourvil as Léon Ménard
- Paulette Dubost as Charlotte Béloiseau
- Robert Berri as Bob
- Mona Goya as Suzy Rexy
- Pauline Carton as Madame Potinel
- Frédéric O'Brady as Van Golden
- Louis Florencie as Monsieur Martin
- Charles Bouillaud as Inspector Robillard
- Jean Diéner as President of the Court
- Paul Faivre as Paul aka Popaul