Synopsis
Left a young widower, banker Monsieur (Jean Gabin) discovers that his late wife was having an affair before her death. About to end his life after the news, he is rescued from his misery by a prostitute who was once his maid. Deciding to make a change in his life, he abandons his old one and becomes a valet, passing the girl off as his daughter. Now working for a wealthy man, Monsieur finds that his employer's lonely wife is tempted to try out another's affection. Monsieur saves the day by dissuading the wife, falling in love with the prostitute and deciding to reclaim his prior fortune. This French comedy is adapted by Claude Sautet and Pascal Jardin from a play by Claude Gevel. Sautet would go on to direct some impressive features, including the more recent Un Coeur En Himer/Heart in Winter (1992) and Nelly et M. Arnaud/Nelly and Mr. Arnaud (1995) starring the talented Emmanuelle Beart.
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ROLE CALL: Monsieur Malkovich
HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 16, 2001 -- John Malkovich is going transnational.
The "Shadow of the Vampire" star has signed on for the title role in the French film "And Now Ladies and Gentleman," a love story about a gangster and barroom singer, Daily Variety says.
And if there's any doubt whatsoever to his linguistic skills, the thespian will take on the role of the gangster while the barroom singer part will go to French actress Patricia Kaas.
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