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Charming Mimi-Trottin is in love with typographer Louis Chausson, nicknamed Godasse. She meets Doudou, actually a Vicomte, estranged with his parents who are rich automobile manufacturers. Godasse abandons Mimi because of his professional ambitions and Doudou rescues her from a suicide. After making peace with his parents, the young man has Mimi hired as a typist at the factory. After winning a race with one of his father's car, he soon wins the heart and the hand of Mimi.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jean YonnelJean YonnelD'Artagnan
  • Photo of Henri RollanHenri RollanAthos
  • Photo of Pierre de GuingandPierre de GuingandAramis
  • Photo of Charles MartinelliCharles MartinelliPorthos
  • Photo of Marguerite MorenoMarguerite MorenoAnne d'Autriche
  • Photo of Jean PérierJean PérierLe cardinal Mazarin
  • Photo of Denise LegeayDenise LegeayMadame de Longueville
  • Photo of Jane PiérlyJane PiérlyHenriette de France
  • Photo of Max CharlierMax CharlierBroussel
  • Photo of Jean DaragonJean DaragonBeaufort

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