Nell Marignan, going by the nickname of Mistigri, a naive small town girl, falls for a tenor on tour. Unfortunately, the man is nothing but a vain, witless and talentless hop.
Is it worth the time? If you're into old-school melodrama where the lead character has the self-awareness of a goldfish, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you get annoyed by watching someone throw their life away for a guy who isn't even worth a second glance, you’ll be screaming at the screen. Honestly, it’s a bi...
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"Is it worth the time? If you're into old-school melodrama where the lead character has the self-awareness of a goldfish, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you get annoyed by watching someone throw their life away for a guy who isn't even worth a second glance, you’ll be screaming at the screen. Honestly, it’s a bit of a relic, but it has a weird, quiet charm that kept me watching until the credits rolled. Madeleine Renaud is incredible as Mistigri. She carries this thing on her back, even ..."
Marcel Achard
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