Nick,a Parisian businessman, divorces his rich American wife ,marries his new secretary Marie,but is prevented from success in France so travels without his wife to an African outpost. He tells his young assistant Gilbert about his wife.
Is this thing worth your time? Honestly? Only if you’re a massive fan of pre-war French cinema or just really, really need to see Jean Gabin look brooding in a suit. If you want something fast-paced, skip this immediately. People who love stuff like Az utolsó bohém might find the vibe familiar, but for everyone else, ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Raymond Rouleau
Edward LeSaint
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"Is this thing worth your time? Honestly? Only if you’re a massive fan of pre-war French cinema or just really, really need to see Jean Gabin look brooding in a suit. If you want something fast-paced, skip this immediately. People who love stuff like Az utolsó bohém might find the vibe familiar, but for everyone else, it’s a bit of a slog. The whole thing feels like a stage play that someone accidentally filmed. It’s got that stiff, theatrical air where people announce their feelings instead of..."
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Marcel Achard, Henri Bernstein
France
1936 · IMDb 7.6
