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The young American actor Carl Erikson is the darling of the moment. Whilst in Paris on business, he is signing autographs, including one for Paulette Nanteuil, the actress all the rage in France but a complete stranger to Carl. Charmed by the young woman, he hopes to see her again, but she had given him a false name – that of her friend, Claudine André, a journalist. Meanwhile, Carl Erikson has an interview scheduled with Philippe de Morannes, editor-in-chief of ‘Paris-Soir’ and Paulette’s lover. To thank him for granting him the interview, Philippe unwittingly becomes an accomplice of fate by offering him a ticket to Paulette’s show. Carl sneaks into her dressing room, and Paulette, swept away, gives herself to him for a night of passion. Should she leave Philippe or break up with Carl? Will Philippe succumb to Claudine’s charms, even though she herself is not taken with Carl?
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The young American actor Carl Erikson is the darling of the moment. Whilst in Paris on business, he is signing autographs, including one for Paulette Nanteuil, the actress all the rage in France but a complete stranger to Carl. Charmed by the young woman, he hopes to see her again, but she had given him a false name – that of her friend, Claudine André, a journalist. Meanwhile, Carl Erikson has an interview scheduled with Philippe de Morannes, editor-in-chief of ‘Paris-Soir’ and Paulette’s lover. To thank him for granting him the interview, Philippe unwittingly becomes an accomplice of fate by offering him a ticket to Paulette’s show. Carl sneaks into her dressing room, and Paulette, swept away, gives herself to him for a night of passion. Should she leave Philippe or break up with Carl? Will Philippe succumb to Claudine’s charms, even though she herself is not taken with Carl?
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Genre:Romance, Comedy
Written By:Sacha Guitry
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Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:Les Films Modernes, Productions Emile Natan
Cast
Sacha Guitry
Director
Sacha Guitry
Philippe de Morannes, journaliste
Gaby Morlay
Paulette Nanteuil, comédienne
Jacqueline Delubac
Claudine André, journaliste
Georges Grey
Carl Erickson (as George Grey)
Pauline Carton
La femme de chambre de l'hôtel
Jacques Vitry
Le docteur
Louis Baldy
Durmel
Louis Vonelly
Le chef de réception
Paul Alex
Le concierge
Marc Hélin
Un chasseur
Pierre Huchet
Un valet de chambre
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