

100 minutes
4/28/1948
Naive and good-hearted Léon Ménard arrives in Paris, determined to find work in the capital. In a café, he meets Bob, a seedy guy, who helps him to get a job. On cloud nine, the ingenuous young man, does is unaware of how Bob manipulates him. Having become the night concierge of a hotel, the thankful Léon lets Bob and his accomplices get into the pace. Jewels are stolen as a result.When he is accused, Leon refuses to incriminate his "friend". Fortunately, Charlotte, Léon's fiancé, manages to find evidence of Bob's guilt and thanks to a premium paid by the diamond dealer the two lovebirds can buy a grocer's shop and tie the knot.

Bourvil
as Léon Ménard

Paulette Dubost
as Charlotte Béloiseau

Robert Berri
as Bob

Mona Goya
as Suzy Rexy

Pauline Carton
as Madame Potinel

Frédéric O'Brady
as Van Golden

Louis Florencie
as Monsieur Martin

Charles Bouillaud
as Inspector Robillard

Jean Diéner
as President of the Court

Paul Faivre
as Paul aka Popaul
Marcel Meral
as Hotel concierge

Harry-Max
as Investigating judge

Gaston Orbal
as Leader of the orpheon

Alice Tissot
as Mademoiselle de Brézoles

Jacques Louvigny
as Maître Floridor

Albert Broquin
as Lawyer
Maurice Derville
as Accomplice of Bob
Pierre Ferval
as Attendant for releases
Robert Fretel
as Accomplice of Bob

Franck Maurice
as Man in court
Marcelle Rexiane
as Saleswoman

Robert Rollis
as A buddy

Michel Roux
as Hotel bartender

Marcel Rouzé
as Policeman in court

Maurice Régamey
as Lawyer

Roger Vincent
Eliane Charles
as Béatrice (uncredited)
René Mazé
as Bellhop (uncredited)