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Nocturnal Uproar

Armand Varescot, a rich and tyrannical old man, is killed by his young and pretty secretary, Caroline, while he was trying to abuse her. To avoid scandal, his granddaughter Marie Varescot convinces Frank, his cousin, to take responsibility for this "accidental" death, he who is in love with Caroline. But Commissioner Legrand, who has designs on Marie, only agrees to close the affair if Marie marries her, and if Frank leaves with Caroline, abandoning his share of the inheritance. The arrangement is accepted and life goes on.

Top Cast

  • Simone Renant

    Simone Renant

    Marie Varescot

  • Raymond Rouleau

    Raymond Rouleau

    Commissioner Legrand

  • Yves Vincent

    Yves Vincent

    Frank Varescot

  • Lucien Baroux

    Lucien Baroux

    Armand Varescot

  • Jean Brochard

    Jean Brochard

    Frédéric Varescot

  • Élina Labourdette

    Élina Labourdette

    Caroline, the secretary

  • Mona Dol

    Mona Dol

    Gertrude Varescot

  • Raymond Girard

    Raymond Girard

    Me Gilbert Sauvin

  • Denise Clair

    Denise Clair

    Sylvie Sauvin, born Varescot

Overview

Armand Varescot, a rich and tyrannical old man, is killed by his young and pretty secretary, Caroline, while he was trying to abuse her. To avoid scandal, his granddaughter Marie Varescot convinces Frank, his cousin, to take responsibility for this "accidental" death, he who is in love with Caroline. But Commissioner Legrand, who has designs on Marie, only agrees to close the affair if Marie marries her, and if Frank leaves with Caroline, abandoning his share of the inheritance. The arrangement is accepted and life goes on.

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