The Little Thing (1938)
Now that their parents are ruined, Jacques Eyssette and his younger brother Daniel, are driven to fend for themselves. Jacques becomes the secretary of a marquis who exploits him by making him work so hard that his health gets damaged. Daniel, on his part, is hired as a supervisor and Latin teacher in a school in the province. It soon happens that he is in a bad situation too as, after being subjected to repeated harassment, he ends up being fired. Daniel then decides to join Jacques in Paris, hoping to embark on a literary career. Unfortunately, Irma Borel, an actress, sets her sight on him and drags him into a life of vice.
Director: Maurice Cloche
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: May 31, 1938
Cast
- Robert Lynen - Daniel Eyssette
- Arletty - Irma Borel
- Janine Darcey - Camille
- Fernand Charpin - Pierrotte
- Aimé Clariond - Mr. Eysette
- Arthur Devère - Barbette
- Édouard Delmont - Abbot Germane
- Robert Le Vigan - Roger
- Charles Lemontier - Assistant
- Charles Lamy - Marquis
Screenplay
- Robert Destez (Screenplay)
- Alphonse Daudet (Novel)
Cinematography: Roger Hubert
Production: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Maurice Cloche
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Thing about?
- Now that their parents are ruined, Jacques Eyssette and his younger brother Daniel, are driven to fend for themselves. Jacques becomes the secretary of a marquis who exploits him by making him work so hard that his health gets damaged. Daniel, on his part, is hired as a supervisor and Latin teacher in a school in the province. It soon happens that he is in a bad situation too as, after being subjected to repeated harassment, he ends up being fired. Daniel then decides to join Jacques in Paris, hoping to embark on a literary career. Unfortunately, Irma Borel, an actress, sets her sight on him and drags him into a life of vice.
- Who directed The Little Thing?
- The Little Thing was directed by Maurice Cloche.
- Who stars in The Little Thing?
- The Little Thing stars Robert Lynen, Arletty, Janine Darcey, Fernand Charpin, Aimé Clariond, Arthur Devère.
- How long is The Little Thing?
- The Little Thing has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Thing?
- The Little Thing is a Drama film.
- Where was The Little Thing produced?
- The Little Thing was produced in France.