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.
as Baudu
as Octave Mouret
as Denise Baudu
as Madame Desforges
as Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman
as Clara Prunaire, saleswoman
as Geneviève Baudu, Baudu's daughter
as Aurélie L'homme
as Pauline Cugnot, saleswoman in the lingerie department
as Jules Colomban, Baudu's clerk
as Inspector Jouve
as Gaujean, fabric supplier
as Madame Cabin
as Madame Marty
as Countess of Boves
as Jean Baudu
as Emile Bourdoncle
as Baugé, seller
as Achille Vingard, locksmith (uncredited)
as Saleswoman (uncredited)
as Madame Bédoré (uncredited)
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
as Saleswoman (uncredited)
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
as Coachman (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Lhomme (uncredited)
as Pépé Baudu (uncredited)
as Handkerchief buyer (uncredit)
as Cafe owner (uncredited)
as Employee (uncredited)
as Count of Boves (uncredited)
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
as Favier (uncredited)
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
