Banker Jules Taffard, a true financier, is a shrewd money-handler. Imprisoned for an alleged swindle, his trial seems to be upsetting those in the government, who may not be so far removed from Taffard's affairs (Affaire Alexandre Stavisky). He escapes from La Santé prison without any difficulty, and the authorities don't seem to be doing anything to find him... Under the false name of Gédéon, he becomes a modest handyman in a corset shop run by Madame Génissier, whose morality is as pious as it is legendary. Her son, Hector Génissier, is a foolish young man with no ambition, much to the regret of his young wife, Fernande Génissier. But it won't be long before Gédéon shows his skills in expanding the modest family business. How far can Gédéon's ascent go before Taffard's voice resounds through Gédon?
as Gédéon - Jules Tafard
as Madame Genissier
as Mme Fernande Genissier, femme d'Hector Genissier
as Claire, vendeuse et ex-amante de Jules Tafard
as Ninon, les petites mains
as Amédée Floque, le comptable
as Zwerch, l'homme précieux de Gédéon
as Le commissaire de police
as Hector Génissier, fils de Mme Génissier
as Le directeur de la police judiciaire
as Une cliente (uncredited)
as Une vendeuse (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
