On the eve of getting married by order of his mother to a wealthy American heiress, Leon learns that his former friend just had a child. She cannot keep him, however, being in poverty.
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you are a completionist for 1930s French cinema or really need something to put on while you fold laundry. If you love fast-paced screwball comedies, this will probably drive you up the wall with how slowly it decides to get anywhere. But if you like watching people try to hide ...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you are a completionist for 1930s French cinema or really need something to put on while you fold laundry. If you love fast-paced screwball comedies, this will probably drive you up the wall with how slowly it decides to get anywhere. But if you like watching people try to hide babies in fancy apartments while wearing suits that probably cost more than my car, you might find a bit of fun here. The whole setup is the kind of thing that feels like it shoul..."
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