Monsieur Serval has made a deal with his daughter Jacqueline. She can be a lawyer and act her own way provided that, in a given period of time, she becomes a great name of the profession.

Is this worth your time? If you like vintage French cinema that doesn't try to solve the world's problems, sure. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you just want something light and slightly cynical about love. However, if you get annoyed by plots that rely entirely on 1930s-style "deal-making" between fathers and...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is this worth your time? If you like vintage French cinema that doesn't try to solve the world's problems, sure. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you just want something light and slightly cynical about love. However, if you get annoyed by plots that rely entirely on 1930s-style "deal-making" between fathers and daughters, you might want to skip it. The premise feels like a relic, though a pretty charming one. Danielle Darrieux is just magnetic here. She brings this sharp, energetic vibe..."

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Jean Boyer
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