Shop Girls of Paris (1943)
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.
Director: André Cayatte
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: July 20, 1943
Cast
- Michel Simon - Baudu
- Albert Préjean - Octave Mouret
- Blanchette Brunoy - Denise Baudu
- Suzy Prim - Madame Desforges
- Juliette Faber - Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman
- Huguette Vivier - Clara Prunaire, saleswoman
- Santa Relli - Geneviève Baudu, Baudu's daughter
- Catherine Fonteney - Aurélie L'homme
- Jacqueline Gauthier - Pauline Cugnot, saleswoman in the lingerie department
- René Blancard - Jules Colomban, Baudu's clerk
Screenplay
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Production: Continental Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: André Cayatte
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shop Girls of Paris about?
- 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.
- Who directed Shop Girls of Paris?
- Shop Girls of Paris was directed by André Cayatte.
- Who stars in Shop Girls of Paris?
- Shop Girls of Paris stars Michel Simon, Albert Préjean, Blanchette Brunoy, Suzy Prim, Juliette Faber, Huguette Vivier.
- How long is Shop Girls of Paris?
- Shop Girls of Paris has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Shop Girls of Paris?
- Shop Girls of Paris is a Drama film.
- Where was Shop Girls of Paris produced?
- Shop Girls of Paris was produced in France.