The Last Penny (1946)
Pierre risks being taken advantage of by an agency that sets up financial scams, he escapes thanks to Marcelle, the secretary of the director of the agency, who is a childhood friend. She does her best to keep the young man away from the scams of his boss. However, the director, in love with Marcelle and jealous of Pierre, succeeds in trapping and ruining him. Marcelle will then denounce him to the police, but before being arrested he will kill her.
Director: André Cayatte
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 23, 1946
Cast
- Noël Roquevert - Stéfani
- Gilbert Gil - Pierre Durban
- Ginette Leclerc - Marcelle Levasseur
- Fernand Charpin - Colon
- Guy Decomble - Richard
- Gabrielle Fontan - Mme Durban
- Annie France - Jacqueline
- René Génin - Perrin
- Franck Maurice - Un homme de main de Stéfani
- Jacques Berlioz - Le président du tribunal
Screenplay
- André Cayatte (Screenplay)
- Louis Chavance (Screenplay)
Music: Jacques Dupont
Cinematography: Charles Bauer
Editing: Marguerite Beaugé
Production: Continental Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: André Cayatte
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Penny about?
- Pierre risks being taken advantage of by an agency that sets up financial scams, he escapes thanks to Marcelle, the secretary of the director of the agency, who is a childhood friend. She does her best to keep the young man away from the scams of his boss. However, the director, in love with Marcelle and jealous of Pierre, succeeds in trapping and ruining him. Marcelle will then denounce him to the police, but before being arrested he will kill her.
- Who directed The Last Penny?
- The Last Penny was directed by André Cayatte.
- Who stars in The Last Penny?
- The Last Penny stars Noël Roquevert, Gilbert Gil, Ginette Leclerc, Fernand Charpin, Guy Decomble, Gabrielle Fontan.
- How long is The Last Penny?
- The Last Penny has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Penny?
- The Last Penny is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Last Penny produced?
- The Last Penny was produced in France.