A rather unambitious schoolmaster, living with his mother, marries a very plain woman. After six dreary years of marriage, the wife is transformed into a beauty by plastic surgery only to see her husband’s indifference turn into jealousy.
Credits: Producer, Alain Poire ; director, Andre Cayatte ; writers, Andre Cayatte, Gerard Oury, Denis Perret, Jean Meckert ; photography, Christian Matras ; music, Louiguy.
Cast: Michele Morgan, Bourvil, Ivan Desny, Elisabeth Manet, Sandra Milo, Sylvie, Jane Marken, Carette.
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ACMI Identifier
X000074
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)