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In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Keywords
factory
automation
escaped convict
social satire
assembly line
Casts

Henri Marchand
Emile

Raymond Cordy
Louis

Rolla France
Jeanne

Paul Ollivier
Paul Imaque, l'oncle

Jacques Shelly
Paul

Germaine Aussey
Maud

Léon Lorin
Le vieux monsieur sourd
Vincent Hyspa
Le vieil orateur

André Michaud
Le contremaitre

Maximilienne
Une invitée au diner

Alexander D'Arcy
Le gigolo
William Burke
L'ancien détenu

Eugène Stuber
Un gangster
Ritou Lancyle

Marguerite de Morlaye
Une invitée au diner

Léon Courtois
Robert Charlet

Albert Broquin
Le marchand de primeurs
Crews

René Clair
Director

Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
René Hubert
Costume Design
René Le Hénaff
Editor
Lazare Meerson
Art Direction

René Clair
Story
Frank Clifford
Producer
Georges Lampin
Production Manager

Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Hermann Storr
Sound

René Clair
Editor
Roger Le Bon
Producer
Alexandre Kamenka
Producer
Albert Valentin
Assistant Director
Backdrops & Posters

