Shop Girls of Paris
movie
Released July 20, 1943
Genres:
Overview
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.
Cast
Michel Simon
as
Baudu
Albert Préjean
as
Octave Mouret
Blanchette Brunoy
as
Denise Baudu
Suzy Prim
as
Madame Desforges
Juliette Faber
as
Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman
Huguette Vivier
as
Clara Prunaire, saleswoman
Santa Relli
as
Geneviève Baudu, Baudu's daughter
Catherine Fonteney
as
Aurélie L'homme
Jacqueline Gauthier
as
Pauline Cugnot, saleswoman in the lingerie department
René Blancard
as
Jules Colomban, Baudu's clerk
Georges Chamarat
as
Inspector Jouve
Pierre Bertin
as
Gaujean, fabric supplier
