Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux (1919)

Gérard, who grew up without parents, has become a doctor and has made an important medical discovery. But he needs substantial funding. One night he finds a brochure about the life of actress Mariette Ducros, now dead, and her child. Her father, Ledoux, lives in Blois. He is a rich collector. Gérard pretends he is Mariette's child. Mr. et Mrs. Ledoux greet him warmly. Out of shame he confesses the truth to Mrs. Ledoux. When she tells her husband, he decides to go to Gérard's office. He talks to Gérard's patients, mothers who claim his medicine saved their children. Mr. Ledoux realizes he found an adopted son in Gérard.

Director: Henry Krauss
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Country: France
Original Language: fr
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What is Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux about?
Gérard, who grew up without parents, has become a doctor and has made an important medical discovery. But he needs substantial funding. One night he finds a brochure about the life of actress Mariette Ducros, now dead, and her child. Her father, Ledoux, lives in Blois. He is a rich collector. Gérard pretends he is Mariette's child. Mr. et Mrs. Ledoux greet him warmly. Out of shame he confesses the truth to Mrs. Ledoux. When she tells her husband, he decides to go to Gérard's office. He talks to Gérard's patients, mothers who claim his medicine saved their children. Mr. Ledoux realizes he found an adopted son in Gérard.
Who directed Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux?
Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux was directed by Henry Krauss.
Who stars in Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux?
Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux stars Henry Krauss, Edmond van Daële, Berthe Jalabert.
Where was Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux produced?
Le fils de Monsieur Ledoux was produced in France.