In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Stars: Henri Marchand, Raymond Cordy, Rolla France, Paul Ollivier, Jacques Shelly, Germaine Aussey
Crew: René Clair (Director), Georges Périnal (Director of Photography), René Hubert (Costume Design), René Le Hénaff (Editor), Lazare Meerson (Art Direction), René Clair (Story)
Country: France
Language: Français
Studio: Société des films sonores Tobis
Runtime: 95 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 18, 1931
IMDb: 3.946
