Michel Simon
Baudu
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.
Au bonheur des dames
Baudu
Octave Mouret
Denise Baudu
Madame Desforges
Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman
Clara Prunaire, saleswoman
Geneviève Baudu, Baudu's daughter
Aurélie L'homme
Pauline Cugnot, saleswoman in the lingerie department
Jules Colomban, Baudu's clerk
Inspector Jouve
Gaujean, fabric supplier
Madame Cabin
Madame Marty
Countess of Boves
Jean Baudu
Emile Bourdoncle
Baugé, seller
Achille Vingard, locksmith (uncredited)
Saleswoman (uncredited)
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