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The Roquevillards

France, 1880. Francois Roquevillard is a respected lawyer in Chambery and the head of a family that prides itself on its impeccable morals. Francois's world rapidly begins to fall apart when his son Maurice elopes to Italy with Edith Frasne, the wife of an esteemed notary.

Top Cast

  • Charles Vanel

    Charles Vanel

    François Roquevillard

  • Aimé Clariond

    Aimé Clariond

    Maître Bastard

  • Yolande Laffon

    Yolande Laffon

    Valentine Roquevillard

  • Jacques Varennes

    Jacques Varennes

    Maître Frasne

  • Simone Valère

    Simone Valère

    Jeanne Sassenay

  • Jean Pâqui

    Jean Pâqui

    Maurice Roquevillard

  • Paulette Élambert

    Paulette Élambert

    Marguerite Roquevillard

  • Raymond Galle

    Raymond Galle

    Raymond Bercy

  • Jeanne Pérez

    Jeanne Pérez

    Camille Roquevillard

Overview

France, 1880. Francois Roquevillard is a respected lawyer in Chambery and the head of a family that prides itself on its impeccable morals. Francois's world rapidly begins to fall apart when his son Maurice elopes to Italy with Edith Frasne, the wife of an esteemed notary.

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