An intriguing tale of a young woman going through law school. When her grandmother dies shes seeks work, encountering lascivious proposals from several would-be employers. Darrieux then passes herself off as the daughter of a dead actress who had been the mistress of a now-famous writer,
going to the author with this tale. Though married, he takes her in and finances her education. His wife, Tessier, discovers the lie but keeps silent, and sees the girl graduate and take up the law, defending a young girl who has committed the very kind of fraud of which she is guilty. A good
psychological drama. (In French; English subtitles.)
Released:
1938
Rated:
NR
Length:
88 mins