Shop Girls of Paris (1943)
The struggles of a small business owner come to light in this film by director André Cayatte. The proprietor of a fabric shop, M. Baudu faces stiff competition when a department store moves in across the street, the first of its kind in 1860s Paris. On top of the stresses associated with the rival retailer, Baudu’s niece and two nephews take up residence with him after recently being orphaned. The niece, Denise Baudu, sees the writing on the wall for her uncle’s business so she takes a job as a shop girl with his competitor and despite her success the decision does not register well with the family.
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Stars:
- André Cayatte
Writing:
- Émile Zola
- André Cayatte
- Michel Duran
Stars:
Release Date: 1943-07-20
6.6/10
6.6/10
- Country: FR
- Language: Français
- Runtime: 82
Baudu
Madame Desforges
Mouret
Denise Baudu
Madame Cabin
Marguerite Vadon, une vendeuse
Clara Prunaire, une vendeuse
Aurélie L'homme, la première
Pauline Cugnot, vendeuse au rayon lingerie
Jules Colomban, le commis de Baudu
L'inspecteur Jouve
Gaujean, fournisseur en tissus
La comtesse de Boves
Jean Baudu
Emile Bourdoncle
Baugé, un vendeur
Octave Mouret
Deloche
