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In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless, and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend, Pauline, a young, unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. A new life of fame and success begins, until the truth comes out.
general audience, movie lovers
paris, france, murder mystery, 1930s, comedy thriller
France
asMadeleine Verdier
asPauline Mauléon
asOdette Chaumette
asJudge Rabusset
asPalmarède
asMr. Bonnard
asAndré Bonnard
asMr. Brun
asAssize Court President
asGilbert Raton
asSimone Bernard
asTrapu
asAttorney General
asMrs. Jus
asPistole
asMontferrand
asCéleste
asMrs. Alvarez
asÉmile Bouchard
asHead Waiter
asNewsboy
asBonnard's Secretary
asConcierge's Baby
asCinema Voiceover (voice)
asFeminist at the Trial (uncredited)
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