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The bill, you say you say, is a very bad idea.

Ah, I see.

Well, here I am.

What?

Broken too?

These things happen.

What will be afterwards, miss?

A nice surprise for you, my friend.

What's wrong with him, this one?

Tell me slowly.

One more word and I'll sit down at the table.

So, miss?

Well, I would have liked an extra piece of Gruyère.

A Gruyère?

No, no, boy.

Leave it, leave it.

We'll try to make it.

Moujik, don't shoot like that.

I'm bored.

That's not me.

What's that?

I don't know anything about you, this dog.

But let's say it's... it's Moujik.

Where did you find it?

Well, he looked lost over there.

I saw his address on the necklace on the necklace, so I got it...

Well, thank you, my friend.

But how?

Alphonse had therefore let it escape.

Ah, you have to believe.

So.

Well, hello, sir.

I'm glad to have satisfied you.

And wait, my good friend.

Wait, don't go like that.

Oh no, please, sir.

It's the least we can do.

Go! Go! Go.

Oh, listen, sir.

Well, yes, since you want it.

But, sir, I don't have any change, Mich.

But I'm not asking you for it.

Oh, yes, all the better.

Well, here we go.

Thank you, sir.

Light up.

And see you next time.

What, until next time?

Waiter, two fried eggs and a steak with apples.

Have you got any money?

Oh, at least you didn't steal any.

Oh, don't worry, that's not in my principles.

I never take it myself.

You give it to me.

But he is a thief, Monsieur le Baron.

Here, here's the piece of line, that he cut off.

You're lying!

This boy would never have not have done such a thing.

He looked too good.

Incomprehensible.

Boy, the bill.

So.

500 francs?

That's because I don't have any change.

Oh yes, neither do I.

That's what you're doing.

Yes, sir.

So it's true, you've never been to Paris?

No, never.

Then where are you from?

From East Rome.

I've reached my destination, only I've made a little diversions.

I travelled through South Africa and stayed there for 25 years.

Ha, ha, ha, ha!

Well, that's a funny idea.

No, it's not mine...

When I was 7 years old, my father inherited father inherited an elephant farm in the Congo.

So he took me there, I helped him and my God, the business was going great.

When the crisis came, the ivory was no longer worth anything.

A 1.50 metre long tusk is sold sold for the price of a lathe tine.

Within a few months my elephants were completely broke.

So that one fine day, my God, I kissed them.

It wasn't their fault, those poor animals.

And then I was able to reach enough reach to win Oasis.

When I got out, I barely had 120 francs left, not even enough to

take the train to Paris in third gear. to take the train to Paris.

So I took it to Mantes, did the rest on foot I did on foot and here I am.

And what are your plans? Paris?

I don't know yet, but I've always wanted to move there.

It seems to me that my skills there.

You know... There aren't many elephants here.

Not many elephants. You can make money with other animals make money anyway, right?

By the way, tell me, don't you know a small, inexpensive hotel in the centre?

Oh yes, I know mine, Rue Colin -Kurz, not far from the palace where I work.

What for?

I'm a girl.

Girl?

English dancer.

But you don't have an accent.

Lady, I was born on Boulevard Rochechouart.

Oh, then I don't need an accent, I won't say anything in the review.

Which magazine?

From the palace.

Oh, we see you're from the Negroes.

I have 40 of us from England in the groups.

All born on Boulevard Rochechouart?

Oh no, there are some who were born in other streets, even in the provinces.

Yes, we perform eight times during the show eight times during the show and receive twelve francs.

How am I supposed to get away with this?

Poor boy, go.

The currency.

Ah, thank you, old man.

Light up.

Thank you very much, sir.

So, shall we go?

Yes.

Tell me, you'll tell me what I owe you.

Oh yes.

But yes, but yes.

I'll see you again, because we'll in the same hotel.

It's here.

Hello, Mrs Jus.

I've brought you a customer who wants a room.

The 32, on the fifth, at 10 francs, is that all right?

Ah, on the fifth, perfect.

There must be a great view.

You can see all of Paris as far as Mont-Valérien.

Fill in your form.

I'll get your key.

THANK YOU.

I have to...

Fill in the form here.

Well, your first and last name, your usual usual address, your last place of residence.

Do I have to write all this down?

Yes, does that bother you?

A little.

For what?

Well, I'll tell you, when I left Romorantin, I hadn't

quite finished my studies. I hadn't quite finished my degree.

Oh, I can read.

Wipe your feet, Angélique,

it ate, but as for the writing... Yes, I understand.

Come on, give me your edited form.

That's it, that's nice.

So, Victor Larnois.

Victor Larnois.

That's it.

Romorantin.

Le Havre. And you sign... Victor Larnois.

Victor Larnois.

Thank you, you're nice, you know, miss.

There's your key.

THANK YOU. It's a..

32.

Because I also read numbers. Where's your luggage?

You're following me, madam.

Yes.

And your money?

Is it following you too?

No, my lady, it's there, my money.

Maybe you want the arts.

It's not worth it.

They are brought by Miss Gisèle, That's enough.

Ah, good time, madame.

Here.

That's still 20 francs.

Buy me a toothbrush, soap, a comb and something to shave with.

Come this way.

Let's go.

This is number 32.

I live at number 37.

What about you?

You have a chance.

All alone?

Of course.

Good evening, Mr Victor.

Good evening, Mr Victor.

Thank you very much for lunch.

And then, good luck, hm.

Thank you very much, Mrs Gisèle.

For your friendship.

THANK YOU.

Oh no, no.

That's right.

Bye.

Please.

Goodbye, sir.

400 francs.

4 small 100-franc notes.

Ha!

It's not Peru.

It's really not Peru yet.

I understand 400 francs, but that's much better than nothing.

It's small, my capital, I am one Croesus in Espadrille.

And against my will, a feeling tells me that that this money will certainly produce children.

I want to impress the capital, I want to be one of the 200 families.

There are many rich people, my word, who haven't had one in the past.

I want to do the same.

There is happiness for everyone, the important thing is that you know how to find it.

It's fun everywhere, you you just have to smile to win.

I too will do business, Oh, I'm sorry,

I don't want it to happen, oh, but no.

There is happiness for everyone, you You only have to smile to win.

There is happiness for everyone, The important thing is that you know how to find it.

It's fun everywhere, you You only have to smile to win.

I too will do business, Oh, I'm sorry,

I don't want it to happen, oh, but no.

There's happiness for everyone, You You just have to smile to win.

Ah, hello, Miss Gisèle.

So, are you going for a walk?

Oh no, I'm going to work at the palace.

The performance starts in half an hour.

-hour. Ah, can I walk part of the way with you?

Hm, craving for pleasure, you know You can get there comfortably on foot.

Oh, too bad.

I'll say it.

How nice, isn't it?

People are coming.

What's that bloke in the book

who rushes as fast as all the cars?

It's Albert, the hunter.

He opens the doors, helps people out.

And every time we give him 20 cents, sometimes 40.

Well, that's a good job, isn't it?

And then it's not difficult.

Oh, and it pays off.

He's putting on more weight, you know.

Goodbye, sir.

Winner.

Well, where are you going?

At the artists' entrance.

That little door over there, see?

Oh, I've just got time.

Have fun, right?

THANK YOU.

No, but what are you engaging in?

What's the hunter here?

Oh, I did this to help you, Was.

I don't need anyone.

Come on, get out of here.

Brutal!

Brutal!

Damn, you hit me from behind.

What's that?

Well, it's this plain bloke here, who comes to steal my customers.

Pass it on, sir.

The agent.

You need a chickweed on your neck, this thread.

Oh, what a cow!

Get out!

Get out of the car!

A box, please.

Did you have a fight?

No, it's the hunter who just hit me like a cow.

Ah, he's a bit nervous now.

It doesn't matter, I'd still rather be I'd still rather be in your shoes than his.

Why are you telling me this?

Ah, that's well done then!

And he knows?

No, of course he does.

Husbands are always the last to inform.

I know it from Mr.

Ledru, one of my clients who lives in

Albert's house, just one floor down.

But why Mr Ledru?

Ledru tell you that?

Because he likes me, what, to to make me laugh.

Every evening at 8 o'clock, Albert leaves leaves his home to come to the palace.

Then at 8:05, boom, his wife's partner comes back.

Then, until midnight desperately prevent Mr.

Ledru to sleep.

So if Albert were to come home unexpectedly...

Ah, no, no, there's no danger danger of him moving away from here.

Mr.

Villary doesn't say when he'll arrive at first.

Who is that, sir?

Villary?

Ben, the caretaker of the palace.

Well, not easy, well.

Oh dear, if he didn't find the hunter at his post...

Have you got the phone?

Yes, there, right in front.

Wait, here, I'll give you your token.

Yes.

Hello?

Yes?

Don't give up.

Albert!

Albert!

Here, Albert, this is Mr.

Ledru.

THANK YOU.

Yes, then I'm all yours.

Hello?

Mr Ledru.

Ledru?

It's...

Sir.

Albert, I assure you, that is no longer possible.

You're making too much noise.

How?

But your wife is his mistress.

Er?

What?

Oh... But listen, every night, Over my head, I hear

them distracting each other, I'm used to it,

but tonight their Raptures finally become deafening.

No, I'm warning you, sir.

Albert, I'm going to to the owner.

Oh, but it's terrible, sir.

Ledru!

So you think my wife is cheating on me?

What do you mean?

You didn't know that?

Oh, well, there, I'm sorry, sir.

Albert.

Oh, I have a feeling I've I've made a mistake.

Oh, for God's sake!

God's name!

What's the matter?

Oh, a terrible thing.

Read the papers tomorrow morning, Mrs Guérard. Mrs Guérard.

On the front page there will be there will be a jealousy drama.

Sir.

Albert!

Sir.

Albert!

48 Boulevard de Clichy.

Is he leaving?

How are you?

I don't have any change, my friend.

Well, it's made a good start.

Why didn't you start again?

There was a chasm.

Yes, but there were people talking in a changing room people were talking and it shook me up.

Ah, those stars!

Name of God!

Name of God!

Name of God!

Name of God!

What are you doing here?

And you're drinking my rum?

I will not tolerate this!

Oh, Lord!

Never!

I...

Have you arrived quickly?

And I'm waiting.

He made an appointment with me at 10 o'clock.

Me too.

What will he ask me again?

Money, no doubt about it.

He'll be rehearsing the new revue soon.

Well, it's time.

What are we doing tonight?

27.000.

Is it thin?

27.000?

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Yes, but the boss has costs.

Yes, but still.

He must be rich.

If he was alone, yes.

But he has two employees, who have long teeth.

Why does he let himself be eaten?

Because he's too good.

But that's strange.

Mr Villary, nobody can smell it.

And yet he is the most honest man in the world.

You think it's honesty that makes makes people likeable, right?

So what is it?

Smile, ma'am.

You have it, for example, ALSO?

Oh, bloody naughty Girl, I'm doing what I can.

Hey, there he is, the boss, over there.

Villary?

Yeah, in that nice car, you see.

Go away.

I don't want him to see me talking to you.

You're right.

It's better that I talk to him.

This way, ma'am.

Hello, woman.

This way, sir.

Be careful, sir.

Hello, sir.

These gentlemen and ladies have occasionally reserve their seat.

Otherwise, I could take care of it.

We still have some excellent chairs left.

May madame please agree to close this magnificent coat.

Madame might catch cold.

Be careful, sir. Sir, there's a step, there.

This way, please.

This way.

Mr and Mrs were right to come.

The Palace Tree is the most beautiful spectacle in Paris.

And what is this man?

So Albert isn't there?

No, I don't think so.

I think he's playing belote with a few friends.

And you, who are you?

I'm a door opener, sir.

I'm out of place at the moment, That's why I've come all this way,

because it's impossible for me to spend an evening without opening doors.

It's in my blood, sir, rush up to people,

bring them in, collaborate on the recipe.

But it's my whole life, sir.

There are people who are bald others who are apoplectic.

I'm a door opener.

It's my life, sir, and it's such a useful, essential function.

A spectator comes, we don't open the door for him.

But he's offended, he says to his driver, go somewhere

else, and the house has already the house has lost a customer.

This boy is good.

Is he?

As you see me, sir.

You know a car, don't you?

Well, I sold it.

Why did I sell it?

Because when I came down, I couldn't open the door.

This way, sir, madam.

Besides, my joy was short-lived.

Here is the hunter.

I'll give him back his place and his functions.

Ah, there you are.

He's drunk to boot.

It's about drowning out my worries.

My little boss, my wife is cheating on me.

What an outfit, what a disgrace.

Oh, Broussard.

Chief.

Throw that man out the door.

That's why we don't see him in the palace anymore.

My wife.

Go! Go! Go.

GOOD.

What a night, my God.

Oh, that poor boy.

Sir.

Woman.

No, you stay.

Since you have no room, take his.

500 francs a month, Tip for you, is that possible?

Well, listen, really, I don't want to deprive I don't want to deprive poor Albert of his situation.

So interfere with his concerns.

Either.

It won't be said that I've let you down.

I accept.

Same size.

Let's dress him for the Let's dress him in Albert's livery for the exit.

Come on, follow me.

But then I'll be thrown out.

What have I done?

You hit me from behind.

I return your courtesy.

No, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Let me explain.

Everything is the same here.

Hello, Mrs Villary.

Good morning, Mrs Villary.

Hello, Mrs Villary.

Good evening, Pascot.

Good evening, Templar.

Good evening, Villary.

So, how much are we making?

Twenty-seven thousand.

Ah, we're going down.

It's well done.

Ah, Valentine, please.

Gentlemen, measures are necessary.

I reckon some.

Speak anyway, to see.

Now that I have the costume It's much better.

Mr Victor!

Oh!

But what does that mean?

Are you a hunter now?

Well, the director was so helpful.

So I have nothing better to do at the moment nothing better to do at the moment...

So we work in the same house?

Oh yes.

It makes me happy.

Me too.

So...

Oh, wait a minute, I've got another customer.

Mr and Mrs would like a taxi?

No, we'll take the bus.

Oh, but what do I care, sir?

It doesn't matter.

Madam, please.

Pardon.

I'm sorry, madam.

Thank you, my friend.

But that's all right, sir.

Two circles.

There's nothing to profit from.

Good evening, Miss Gisèle.

Good evening, Mr Victor.

Hey, is your room good?

Ah, it's not bad.

You want to come in, you'll see.

Yes.

Oh, beautiful.

It's better than mine.

Would you like us to change?

My move will be done quickly, You know.

No, thanks, I've lived there for six months.

There, I have my habits.

I'm a bit of a freak.

The old girls.

I should protest.

Except I don't know how to give compliments.

That's good.

I don't like it when people do that to me. Are you happy with your first night?

Did you win a lot of money?

90 francs 10 centimes.

Oh, it's not bad.

And that's just the beginning.

Imagine, I wanted to to become something since tonight.

Or someone.

I wouldn't be surprised.

What you did this morning gives me confidence in you.

Me too.

I'll leave you to your sweet dreams.

Good evening, Mr Victor.

Good evening, my lady.

Where are you going?

Where shall I go?

In my office.

I'm going with you.

NO.

And why then?

Because the atmosphere of the palace increases your natural sharpness tenfold.

This, for example?

A few days ago, Templer presented me with the recipe figure in front of you.

I said, let's go downstairs, you shouted, it's well done.

For what?

Because you're in a profession, that upsets me, Ernest.

Directing a musical is not an honourable profession.

Valentine, shut up.

You're difficult for nothing, I'm used to it.

But you're challenging my justice. I will not allow that.

Honesty is my obsession.

Virtue is my vice.

If we have such ideas, we do not exploit not take advantage of public indecency.

I'm fine.

You're in a bad mood, I'm leaving you.

My hat.

And since you still have your mum despite your age still have your mum, go and see her.

And to say that I'm not cheating on her I'm not cheating on her, that's unimaginable.

It pinches.

That works?

No, cold-hearted people don't give power back then.

Good evening, my mirror.

Good evening, Mr Désiré.

Are you leaving already?

I can't get up any more.

I have a fever of forty.

I'm going to get lost.

I'll be in bed.

I'll come back to my main point.

And who will sell your programmes?

I don't know anything about it.

An extra.

I'll call Willy Fischer.

Don't do that, bring it up.

You'd be heating your seat.

I'll sell it to you, your programmes.

And who?

YOU?

You can't do everything.

Of course I can.

So, thank you in advance.

He looks sick, this man.

He's only got a few days.

I hope so.

Adolphe, stay calm.

You're going to make me late.

The mutual aid can get off to a good start.

Say, I'll see you tomorrow between 5 and 8 p.m. 7?

I'm not sure.

I have a fitting.

Again?

Good.

Ah, I must have one, be patient.

So what about me?

Oh, I'm sorry, Mr Broussin.

You're welcome.

Ah, it's you, Victor.

So you carried my letter?

Yes, and I delivered it personally.

Very good, my friend.

Here it is for you.

No, no, thank you, Madame d'Orfeuil.

I would prefer another reward.

What reward?

Which one?

Oh, no, no, no.

Just your signature at the at the end of some programmes.

For me it would be a souvenir, that's worth more than money.

But you're welcome, my friend.

Oh, thank you.

Wait, here's the pen.

Pardon.

Why are you here?

Pioneer or matchmaker?

What do these words mean, sir?

Broussin? That you are running errands for Miss Suzy d'Orfeuil on errands.

That it doesn't suit me.

It means that one day, when you're thrown out...

you don't have to ask yourself why.

Neither do you.

What?

No, no, nothing, Mr Broussin.

I take note of your warning.

Ask about the morning programme.

Ask about the morning programme.

Ask for the morning programme.

The programme, sir?

How much?

Three francs, for your understanding.

Oh no, sorry, not that one, Pardon.

Why not this one?

Because this one bears the signature " Autograph of Miss Suzy d'Orfeuil."

"It's a unique piece."

You're not selling it?

Yes, but I'm selling it for 25 francs, That's why I don't dare suggest it to you.

Why not?

Here it is for 25 francs.

Thank you very much, sir.

Well, I knew that he wasn't married.

Ask about the morning programme.

What's that?

It's still Victor's idea.

Hunter?

Yes, a lipstick.

Before the show, he came round all the dressing rooms.

It costs 5 francs.

He changes for mutual aid and cashes in.

If the lady doesn't want it.

Victor takes it.

He made arrangements with the perfumer.

Quite a laugh for the palace army.

That's excellent publicity.

He's resourceful, that boy.

Very.

That's what I need.

Sir, there's the caretaker, Willy

Fischer, asking to speak to you.

He enters.

Come in, sir.

Have you come to to renew your contract?

No, sir, no.

This is your hunter.

Winner?

Yes.

Yesterday he replaced our our salesman who was ill.

He sold 300 programmes for 3 francs.

It was 900 francs.

And he gave me 1,400 francs.

Why are you bothering me?

My hunter made a miscalculation.

But not at all, Mr Villary.

I phoned him and he explained it to me.

In my opinion, sir, not the slightest income.

Well, if the suit is well made, it must suit me.

But such an ingenious and selfless man is rare.

Indeed, yes.

He has the vocation.

After all, it is obvious, this boy

was born to sell programmes and not a hunter.

So, if you agree agree to give it to us.

I'll think about it.

Do I have to take the fins off?

Is it the same price?

Yes.

Well, if it's the same price, leave them.

It can't do me any harm.

And in the theatre at the moment?

Who's that, sir?

The hunter, Victor!

Yes, sir.

Well, go and find it!

Good, sir.

So, dear friend, when will you be back?

Well, the day after tomorrow for lunch.

Ah!

Paris-Vienna and return in 48 hours.

Well, an aeroplane flies that fast.

Goodbye, old man.

Oh no, if you don't mind, That's my hat.

Oh, I forgive myself.

I've got so much to do.

Goodbye, old man.

Goodbye, old man.

Goodbye, old man.

Pardon.

My lady, my respect.

Goodbye, old man. Goodbye, old man. Pardon. My lady, my respect.

At Le Bourget!

Well, yes!

Oh, I'll talk to you about pardon.

No, sir, I don't want to go.

Unless... you kick me out.

Not at all, if I make you this offer.

It's in your interest.

Willy Fischer will definitely pay you will definitely pay you more than me.

Because I can't make you bigger.

I have to tell you that right away.

There's no question about it, Mr Director.

Well, what's it about then?

Well, that's right.

What's your ulterior motive?

Why do you really want to stay here?

Well, because I love your house.

And I love you too, Mr Director.

You're so nice, so sociable.

When you're criticized in front of me, It's quite simple, I'm sick of it.

But which one of you to criticize me?

Ah, please, sir, I'm not a whistleblower.

And then it's about someone who touches you so much.

It would hurt you if you knew that your immediate associate,

who enjoys your who enjoys your complete trust... Brusin!

A hypocrite, a scumbag!

Ah, there it is, this one won't rot here for long.

Oh, you're going to hurt Miss Suzy d'Orfeuil.

For what?

It's her lover.

You didn't know that?

But no!

Ah, that makes me want to to break up with him, for example.

He has to tell her everything he's not interested in, read her my letters.

That's what I know.

The discreet man is even rarer than the honest man,

said a Swedish philosopher. Swedish philosopher said.

You got the palms a long time ago, YOU?

No, not for very long.

Yes, whatever.

Besides, you got them.

It's a fact.

So you have no shortage of instructions.

I see.

Have you completed your studies?

Very much in a hurry.

Yes yes yes.

After all, you're also intelligent, full of ideas.

Finally, the programmes, the lipstick, It's...

Why don't you take a more important position with me?

But because you haven't offered it to me, Mr Director.

Suddenly an idea comes to me.

It must be a good one.

If I tell you Brusin's situation.

Oh, am I really worthy, Director?

I believe it.

Well, so do I.

What exactly should I do?

I'm sitting in the office next door.

Good.

Replace me.

GOOD.

Receive people, my absence.

Perfect.

And report to me daily.

Ah, ah.

Do you have nice handwriting, by the way?

We never did.

I thought it was naughty.

Show to see.

Oh, no, no, no.

I can't write with it.

The nib is too big.

Er?

Well, there are others, in the drawer of the secretary's little table.

Eh?

Oh, oh!

You've hurt yourself.

Oh, terrible, headmaster.

But that's not the point.

Please dictate.

Oh, oh, no, no, no, don't dictate.

It's impossible.

I'm confused.

I'm sorry.

Yes, there's no need, to run to the pharmacist

and get some arnica to make you think.

1500 francs, is that all right?

For my finger?

But no, as far as the salary is concerned as you're my secretary.

Well, I think so, Mr Director.

It's called recognition, a Chinese Mandarin.

Well, no, it's very good.

Let me work now.

Hello Brunzin, come and talk in a minute, Please.

Oh, you're in a lot of pain, aren't you?

Oh, quite a lot.

For a while I was I was afraid I might write.

Well, I'll dictate it to you.

Ah, well, that's as long as you like.

Oh, Mr Brunzin, I think the director is waiting for you.

But I know, my friend, no eagerness.

Oh, eagerness.

I don't think I'll have the opportunity

to do any more with you, Mr Secretary.

I have been relieved of my duties.

Yes, I am no longer a palace page.

That is good news.

And I think you will learn something much better.

Please come round.

Hello, sir.

It's about learning to write, sir.

Reading, writing, counting... No, no, just write.

It will take a long time.

Ah, it depends on the child's intelligence.

He's very talented, sir.

How old is he?

32 years old, sir.

Oh, fart.

It's my parents' fault.

Ah, it's about you.

You seem to be quite awake.

I think that 2 or 3 months ago through private tuition.

It's going to cost me dearly.

Tell them.

It's possible, sir.

I earn 1500 francs a month.

Oh.

In that case, you would have to attend class with with the other students.

It only costs you 1,500 francs a week.

And how old are the other pupils?

Between 5 and 7 years old.

It's boring, isn't it?

At last.

Oh.

Well, here's the break, which ends if you want to follow me.

Yes yes yes.

Come on, kids.

Let's go.

Let's go quickly.

It's 2 o'clock.

The break is over.

Yes.

I present to you a new little friend.

Winner.

Light up.

Come on, kids.

In class.

Let's go quickly.

What's that, for example?

Light up.

Passing.

I have silence.

Please.

Light up.

Oh, it's the big ones.

How old am I?

Well, how old am I?

I'll tell you later.

I don't know.

Victor hasn't arrived.

He's at the doctor's surgery.

He has to think about his finger.

Again?

He told me yesterday that the treatment would be lengthy.

He says you'll play sheep with me during the break.

Yes.

Me from the neighbourhood, my guy, he's got a spinning top and three marbles.

THANK YOU.

THANK YOU.

THANK YOU.

That's why it's written, ridiculous.

Oh, I mean, don't copy, you.

Well, I'm not copying.

I'm asking.

Student Victor, we don't talk in class.

Yes, I've forgotten.

I apologize, sir.

You will copy the five vowels thirty times.

It will be a fair punishment for you and an excellent exercise.

Yes, sir.

How is it written for Victor Théoriard?

PREFACE.

FOREMAN.

Oh, let's see, Miss Irma.

Tomorrow morning the curtain goes up at 2h30.

You write curtain, R-I-D-E-A-U.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's a typo.

But I understand it fine, little one.

Please be careful.

Gross mistakes like that are unforgivable.

I found this in the folder "Artist commitments" folder.

What does that mean?

Excuse me, Mr Director.

It's my little boy's duty.

It's my little boy's duty that fell through.

Well, your little boy writes badly.

He's doing what he can, headmaster. What's that again?

He's the one who put this back in my pocket.

What a rascal!

It's unbearable, children.

Who says that about you, Mr President?

Mr Doctor?

Mr Director?

Here you are, sir.

Ah, now leave me alone, what, you.

What?

No, nothing, sir.

It's better, Victor, it's better.

You're making progress.

Thank you very much, sir.

And for your classmates to see,

write your name on the board.

You're welcome, sir.

Have you signed this letter?

Yes, sir.

That makes your finger feel better.

At last you can write.

Yes, it's not too early.

Bilary, a disaster.

Then what?

Hello, Mrs.

Pasco left London this morning London by plane this morning.

And yes, I knew that very well.

This is the telegram I receive from his pilot.

How?

From an altitude of 3000 metres Pasco falls out of an aeroplane into the English Channel.

Fatal outcome, it seems certain, Greetings... Well, in the name of God.

This, for example.

He must have made a mistake and opened a door and opened a door that led into space.

He was so distracted.

It's unknown.

It is terrible, an unprecedented disaster.

I didn't realize you liked Pasco so much.

He was our collaborator at the palace, it's understood.

Above all, he was co-director of my barracks.

ALSO?

We will say that he of Blue committed suicide.

And to insinuate that we are are doing badly... They're doing very well.

Yes, as long as we don't look at them too closely.

We will conduct searches, write exams.

I'm telling you that this This death is a disaster for me.

Victor, we want you in your office.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

Do not spread the word yet, you're welcome.

Be quiet, sir.

Miss Gisèle, did you ask me?

Yes.

Sit down.

What's that?

I'd like two tickets for tomorrow's performance.

Perfect.

Pleasure, let's see.

For whom?

For Mr.

Vauclin, the big weirdo.

He's rich, you could say, this guy.

He could well afford two armchairs, anyway.

You know how rich we are.

Two places to look at is always a pleasure.

Yes.

And you would like... Mr please.

Vauclin.

You know, sir.

Victor, I feel the same way you do.

I want to arrive.

You have your intelligence.

Me, I only have my youth.

I have to use it.

It's clean.

There are other ways to get there to get there, Miss Gisèle.

Do you know any others?

Perhaps.

Here you earn 500 francs a month now, right?

Yes.

Well, that's not enough.

Let me look after you.

And tell Mr Vauclin that we're not

giving away any more free gifts any more.

In other words, you can't let go of the prey for the shadow.

Be quiet.

I'm sorry to disturb I'm sorry to disturb you,

gentlemen, but an idea suddenly occurred to me.

Are you sure Mr.

Mr Pasco was distracted?

Pasco threw himself into the sea? No, I suppose not.

Good.

Perfect.

Well, I was going to say the exact reasons for his death.

Tell me.

Sir.

Pasco killed himself out of desperation for love.

What?

Ah, that's a find.

Well, if you can prove it, but

no more searches, no more debts.

I'll demonstrate.

No, but do you know the woman the woman he killed himself for?

Her name is Gisèle Berthier.

What's that?

She's one of your girls, Mr.

The director.

Here.

This one.

Ah, but yes, I remember her.

She's very pretty, by the way.

Of course a man can do something for her, so you think she's pretty.

Valentin, you're annoying me now.

But what makes you think that...?

Miss Gisèle is staying in the same hotel as me.

On the same floor.

Twenty times I saw Mr.

Pasco in the hallway bringing her flowers and jewellery.

He knocked desperately on your resident's door.

And the last time she refused to open it to open because... She's an honest girl.

He shouted to himself, be careful.

It will all end in tragedy.

Is that what he said?

That's what he said.

Could you testify to that?

Whenever we want.

But this young girl will never agree with that statement.

Leave it to me.

They say the guy killed himself for you, and that makes you a big star.

No, no, no, no, sir.

Victor, that's not reasonable.

So you prefer Mr Vauclin?

No, no.

Obviously.

Perhaps it's better to start with someone deceased than with a living person.

But... There are fewer risks.

On time.

Enter.

There's an inspector from the criminal investigation department who wants to see you, Miss Gisèle.

But well done, let him come in quickly.

It's starting.

What's more, this story will give the palace enormous publicity.

Well, you have to capitalize on it.

Draw a little attention to Gisèle.

I have another little idea on this point.

Explain yourself.

What do you think of Suzy d'Orfeuil?

Unbearable.

And above all, she no longer earns any money.

I'm not forcing you to say that, am I?

Why not replace her with Gisèle?

Oh!

But she's currently the most famous woman in Paris at the moment.

The newspapers only talk about her.

His winning every day is a first-class idea.

Excuse me, excuse me.

She still has to dance She must be able to dance, sing, talk,

I don't know, I, wear a suit, well, walk down a flight of stairs.

It's childish.

I'll take care of it, provided of course, let's do scenes for her.

Ah!

But yes.

Do you see the authors?

I trust Gisèle, me, and I'll prove it.

As compensation for my idea I only ask you for 10 % of the profit.

Either?

So.

I finally think it's crazy.

But I don't.

I trust Victor.

THANK YOU.

Have you seen Nono's new hat?

It's a hat, a funny hat.

On the front we have three peacock feathers on the front.

On the front we have placed we have placed three peacock feathers.

On the side.

No, no, no, no.

Stop it, I'm coming.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

That's not how it works.

Why isn't it going well?

No, there's a lack of Enthusiasm, the flavour is missing.

Girls, leave us alone with Miss Gisele.

Have a look in your Check your changing rooms to see if I'm there.

We'll call you back.

Listen, Gisèle.

Here, sit down.

You must understand well, Gisèle, that when you

sing in front of a full hall, this audience has all classes.

You have people of the world, that's what you have average Frenchmen, there

are a few Apaches, and, my God, there is also a large minority of people, how can

I tell you, people who are a bit valuable, well, people who are too posh.

Do you know what I mean?

There's everything in one room, isn't there?

And your duty to you, artist, singer, it's about pleasing everyone there.

You have to sing to each person a little bit in their

direction so they think you're a little bit a little bit of their group.

You know what I mean?

Here, take a good look at me.

I'll show you.

There, you see, I'm here.

I am you.

I stand before the public and first of all I want to try to please the people of the world.

So I sing the first eight bars like this.

You'll see.

"Have you seen Nono's new hat?"

"It's a hat, a funny hat."

"You've seen how I put my hand like that, didn't you?"

It looks elegant, it looks smart.

And the people of the world say to themselves:

"Oh, I'm sorry, but she's out of our world, this woman."

"Oh, how elegant and educated she is."

Do you realize that?

You delight the people of the world.

They are yours.

Then you sing eight bars to please the to please the average Frenchman.

So a little more naturalness, a little more a little more good nature, and you're singing...

On the front we've put a little And on the side, the love of a parrot

The average Frenchman says Frenchman says: "Oh, that she's kind."

She's a good girl, she sings like that.

"Do you realize that?"

You've got her too.

After that, you sneak into the world of the Apache.

And you sing like this.

"To be original he is, I swear to you."

It's not anybody's fascination.

"So the Apaches say to themselves," Oh, Pardon.

Oh, but I'm sorry, it's real, this kid.

Oh, I think I know her.

It seems to me that I know her, I knew her back in Ménilmuche.

This Victor is amazing.

He knows how to do everything.

Oh no, no, you're too nice.

And then you just have to sing for the small group of

people, finally something special, something precious, that I spoke to you about earlier.

So as far as they are concerned, you very slowly,

because it's obviously a very small minority, isn't it?

Very small minority, isn't it? So you sing... "To see him so beautiful all Paris will soon repeat."

"Have you seen Sausson's hat?

"And then you hear them say:" Oh, oh, oh.

"Have you seen it?"

Oh my God.

It wouldn't surprise me, you know.

It wouldn't surprise me at all.

Why don't you start in the magazine too?

Oh no, no, no.

I can explain it this way.

I can try to show it, but still, come and

sing alone in front of the audience, no, no, no.

I would never dare.

And now listen to Gisèle, I I will sing you the whole chorus

with these four nuances without interruption to see what it will do.

Let's go.

"Have you seen the new hat from?

Sausson? "" It's a hat, a funny hat.

"" On the front we have three peacock feathers on the front.

""And on the side, a parrot love.""

"To be original, it is he is, I swear to you.

"" That's not anyone's fascination.

"" When you see him so beautiful, the whole of Paris will soon repeat it.

""Have you seen Sausson's hat?""

"Have you seen the new hat? Sausson?

"" It's a hat, a funny hat.

"" On the front we have placed three peacock feathers on the front.

""Have you seen the new hat from?" Sausson?

"" It works, it works.

"" By the way, a parrot love.

"" To be original, he is he is, I swear to you.

"" It's not anyone's fascination.

"" To be so beautiful, that

will Paris will soon repeat it.

"" "Have you seen Sausson's hat?" "How close are you?

Would you be more for her?

No, otherwise it would surely be overlooked.

Well done, Gisèle, well done.

Great.

A disaster.

It's unexpected.

You're unconscious, my beautiful Victor.

But you can't tell by looking at her, that she hasn't succeeded.

Above all, I see 120,000 francs

needed for tomorrow and the following days.

After this night I want to collapse.

We'll take to the skies, Mr Director.

Yes yes yes.

How much will we make tonight?

Fifty-three thousand.

Oh, it's not bad.

I believe you.

See if you've been winning for six weeks.

Please.

If I'm not mistaken, you haven't you haven't forgotten yourself.

So don't you think that's fair?

After all, it's me who's playing.

Somehow.

Which dress, miss?

The black one.

Where are you going?

It's none of your business.

Oh, that's right.

That's true, but I'd I'd still like to know where you're going.

Vauclin is coming to take me to dinner. Vauclin is coming to take me to dinner, Dort.

Vauclin?

Again?

I thought we'd taken Pasco to avoid Vauclin.

Oh, don't worry.

He is very respectful.

One star.

This man is impressed.

And that doesn't stop them from from giving me very nice presents.

Speaking of which: perhaps you would like your share of these recipes?

No, please.

No, no.

Take care of yourself, because you're just like everyone else.

And leave me alone.

We have struck.

Enter.

It's me, my beauty.

Are you ready?

I put on my dress for a moment.

Do you know yourself?

Mr Victor, my manager.

Secretary General of the palace.

Mr Vauclin, about whom I have I've spoken to you so much about.

Well, I hope so.

No, much better than that, sir.

Why do you call her my beauty?

Because I think she's beautiful.

Well done.

She's a mistress you can be proud of.

She's not my mistress yet.

But it won't be long now.

She's crazy about me, you know.

Why do you think that?

His looks, his innuendos,

I know women, my dear.

And since I'm feeling particularly well tonight particularly well tonight, I think you

can send me your congratulations in the morning.

Congratulations tomorrow morning. Get away from me!

What?

Get away from me!

I am Miss Gisèle Impresario, and I hear that she

devotes herself to her art and not old dolls like you.

Allow me, sir.

I'll allow you to go, that's all.

Come on, faster!

Hop!

Perhaps I was wrong, to confide in him.

Well, you will have invested the time.

What for?

To understand that you love me.

Yes.

I've come a long way by now.

And you?

Do you love me?

Of course I do.

What?

And I understood immediately.

Only, I'm the lady.

You can't tell me first.

Oh, Gisele!

Hello, Mrs Girard.

How's the rental going?

Oh no, it's not going well.

We're still downstairs.

Madame, Mr.

Pasco's love is completely forgotten.

And since poor Gisèle doesn't have much talent... Yes?

I forgive you, Mr Victor.

No, no, no, come on, come on.

Love doesn't make me blind.

Tell me, are you happy about it, at least?

Very happy.

But all the better.

I'm very happy for you.

Mr Victor!

What is it?

I have an idea.

You don't know what to do?

It would require another suicide.

We'd go back up in one piece.

Oh no, about a woman You don't need to be told twice.

But yes!

I miss you, he's not the same man.

No, he'd better find something else, ALSO.

Oh no, not that, sir.

I'm not a pimp.

A keeper.

Oh, big words.

But our revenue is dropping, my friend.

And I'm making you a great offer.

A degrading affair.

Two!

I appeal to Victor.

What's going on, gentlemen?

You know that the neighbouring building has just has just changed tenants and destination.

It has become a discreet house, where we talk about love.

I regret it very much.

I don't.

Because the boss is offering us 200,000 francs per year if we agree to drill a connecting door between the

palace promenade and the lounge of her establishment. Palace promenade and the lounge of her establishment.

It's notorious!

But it's brilliant!

People who spend three hours Watch naked women march

around our stage, who are very popular in the establishment.

It's a spirit that is necessary for...

And they don't have to go round the street.

Victor, what do you think of this proposal?

Unacceptable.

Parbleu!

That's my honest man!

You, my lord, don't even know you no longer even

know how to tell good from evil. good from evil.

Sir!

I am ashamed to have you as my partner!

Yes?

Well, give me back my 600,000 francs.

And I'll go with pleasure.

I'll take you in words!

You'll get it tomorrow morning!

But, sir... I'm waiting for them!

But, sir, say so!

You'll be broke, Mr Upright Man!

And you in prison, Mr Crooked Banker!

Parbleu!

Now I have to donate 600,000 francs by tonight.

You don't have it?

Hey!

But no!

I've got loads!

Charity offers?

I don't know, I have maybe 300,000 francs in cash.

It's funny.

Ah!

Do you think it's funny?

No, I say... it's funny, because that's exactly what I have.

But... three and three make six!

Why don't you buy back the Templar's share back?

Ah!

Because... it's 600,000 francs!

I'll lend you what you're missing at the legal tax rate of six per cent!

Secretary!

You... you... you'll do better!

No, but that's entirely my opinion, Das!

And then... I would be to have you as a partner!

Ah!

Well then, if it makes you so happy!

Infinitely!

Well then that's okay!

How are you!

How are you!

How are you...

Tell me, Ernest...

What, Victor?

Give me the blotting pad, will you?

THANK YOU.

Should take another one, eh?

But give your orders, old man!

Jeuneval.

What's that, Jeuneval?

Ah!

I know him, he's an old mutt.

He's bad!

His wife is ill, so I promised to hire her.

Yes, but we don't need it!

Yes, but it's my word.

Ah good?

Well, I'll fix that.

But I'm not wrong!

It's so good Jeuneval!

Good morning!

Do you know me, Mr Director?

Ah, but why doesn't he know you?

I've seen you in...

Wait, remind me of the title of your latest creation.

Heart in Ruins.

That's the one!

There aren't that many!

Oh, a miracle!

I'm glad you enjoyed it enjoyed it, Mr Director.

Because Mr Villary promised me... Yes, I I'll try, I'll try, I'll try.

A commitment.

But we promise you anyway.

Not in the next review, because everything is distributed, right?

But an artist like you, you think, don't you?

We'll gladly take the opportunity to get in touch with you.

And if necessary, we'll bring it to life!

Ah, I'm glad that I shaking your hand.

See you soon, dear friend, right?

See you soon.

He's charming.

This letter will be posted immediately.

Hey, it's still there, isn't it?

I've just spoken to Mr Victor.

He confirmed that to me next opportunity...

The next opportunity?

The next opportunity...

Come in, come in, come in!

This is an immediate commitment, that we have promised you.

Indeed, but... Yes, of course, that wasn't necessary.

If you have no talent, there is there's no role for you in the magazine.

After all, I only have one word.

3000 francs a month, is that all right?

Well... We're not going to argue, are we?

No, Mr Director.

And then, since your wife is ill, well, you say that,

you will of course ask me ask me for an advance.

Er...

At last...

Hey, you're not going back the 1000 francs.

THANK YOU.

Well, get me out of here!

I have no time to waste to waste on tappers.

Oh...

What a cow!

What a miracle!

No, but what a miracle!

Do you like our new home?

Oh, darling!

You'll never feel like you're just a stone's throw a stone's throw away from Porte Maillot.

And further and further from the door Saint-Cloud.

Do you remember the little bistro?

And the dog!

And the dog!

And now you're here, Director.

And me, a star.

In this regard, you know that the authors didn't tell me

not given the scenes of the new review?

Ah... That's because they give them to you.

What does that mean?

It means that you would make me very happy if you gave up the theatre.

Oh, here's an idea!

For what?

Because I... I have the feeling...

Your future lies elsewhere.

And where?

What do you want to do with me?

Something else.

Oh

Both joyful and melancholic, my friends.

While the happiness of the bridal couple obviously

ours is tinged with a certain bitterness.

But yes, but yes.

Because in this moving and heartfelt ceremony

our friend Victor gained an attentive and faithful wife.

But the authors of the Palace magazines are losing their star, who in

our refractory sky the most most shooting star in our fiery skies.

Let us console ourselves, gentlemen, by hoping that Victor's charming wife will promptly

tell us a new and patriotic creation.

We had worked for the palace, Now she will work for France.

On this grandiose day I can't believe my eyes.

It's not the same, is it?

When there are two of us, my happiness is immense.

I finally feel alive.

For love to begin, there must first be an end.

Farewell, farewell, farewell, life is over.

I would like to raise a glass to our dear director a glass.

I am his sincere friend, his employee.

I was in the business, loyal as a Spaniard.

He doesn't reproach me, I hope.

If that's the case here, I'll sign it myself.

I also raise a glass to our brilliant authors.

All the more sincere.

I am not a spectator.

Don't think I envy the right "They will win."

"Now that I'm getting married, I I have the reproduction rights."

To my tender and wise I want to drink to my tender and wise wife.

Today I commit myself to it, at least for life.

Besides, so that she knows how much I love him then, we will never let up.

And every day there will be tomorrow.

And don't forget the massager. So, happy?

Happy, happy.

Tell me, my darling, what was that

telegram they brought you during lunch?

During lunch? Oh, sensational news.

Charlie Chaplin.

Charlot Well, he accepts our proposals.

NO.

He agrees to perform on to perform on the palace stage.

But he'll make a pretty good picture.

No, but do you realize that?

That's 100,000 a day for three months.

You could call that a nice That's a nice wedding present.

Oh yes.

Yes, but it's annoying, that you're sharing it with Villary.

You have to.

Maybe you don't.

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

Did you show it in the telegram from Villary Charlot?

NO.

NO?

NO.

You're not showing it to him yet.

For what?

You're very curious.

You have your ideas.

It's mine.

Heart, heart.

Everything is going very well.

The cards are excellent.

What's that?

It's Ursule, the concierge's little girl. Concierge's girl who brings the mail, madame.

Let her come in.

Hello, ma'am.

There's room for you to play.

Eat a sweet.

Thank you very much, madam.

Wait.

I don't have my glasses.

You'll read it that way yourself.

I'll see if you've done well.

Make progress.

Yes, madam.

Madam, why don't you take a look at

what happens in Mr Villari's office at 4pm?

What?

At 7 o'clock Mr

Victor is at rehearsal.

So his wife and her husband are enjoying it happily.

A friend who wishes you well.

Well, you have news that will make the will make the tenants laugh.

Yes.

4 to 5.

In 5 minutes they'll enjoy it.

Hello.

Woman.

A coat, a hat, a revolver and a taxi.

I won't disturb you.

Mrs Larnois, but not at all.

You've come to see your husband.

Oh, my husband, I see him all the time.

While you, I so rarely have the opportunity...

You'll be lucky enough to give yourself a treat.

How solemn you are.

You were on my wedding day more enterprising.

Forgive me for the champagne.

But I don't blame you.

Oh, not at all.

You said words to me that I won't forget in a hurry.

That's not possible.

This is not possible.

It's quite simple.

I think of nothing else.

I would like you to tell me once again, these words.

That you become more tender, more courageous.

Oh, for example.

What's happening to me?

And so for me.

I've never spoken to a man like this before.

Ernest, take me in your arms.

So quickly.

It's 4 o'clock.

So what?

I mean, your smile haunts me.

For holding back for 8 days I can't wait any longer.

It's unbelievable.

I'm 50 years old, but never before a woman has ever said something like that to me.

Not even mine.

Oh, don't talk about Mrs Villard.

Oh yes, excuse me, what a lack of sense.

But I'm a little worried, aren't I?

Sorry, I'm not used to it.

You've upset me too.

You are adorable.

ALSO?

So...

Either.

There they are on my lips.

It will never happen, this turtle life.

What do you say?

Me, come on.

Oh, assuming she received it

my... Huh, it's true!

My wife.

Death.

I brought a gun, but I thought about it.

I'm not going to kill you.

Valentine, let me explain.

Come on!

You're a joker!

I'm going to my mum's house Mum's house and we'll end up in court.

Divorce?

Impossible!

I've put your note in my things, I don't want to get back at you now.

And that's all you can think of as an answer.

Valentine, I'm not guilty yet.

Well, what's going on here?

Ah, you've come at the right time.

Oh, ma'am, you're not going to tell my husband?

No, I'm going to embarrass myself.

Victor, look at the red Look at the red line on his lips.

Guilty and sensual.

Oh, I say, Ernest.

But you're cheating on your wife!

Yes, and with you again.

What?

I have just surprised Madame on surprised on this person's lap.

No, but... No, but what am I learning here?

That's unimaginable.

This has happened to me for the first time.

Pinched by my wife and husband.

They'll admit that I'm unlucky.

Each of these words will compound his shame. In court, sir!

Valentin!

In court!

Are you Villary's mistress?

And you?

No, his wife came in time.

And you say that to my face?

Because I'm waiting for your congratulations.

Er?

Don't you get it yet?

But what?

But it was me who brought it all together.

That Mother Villary is jealous and will never

accept that you remain her husband's partner.

So what?

So a separation is inevitable.

One of you will have to buy out the other's share.

You're not beautiful, you will be.

And so when Charlot comes, You won't share it with anyone.

You are very strong.

Ah, I'm your wife.

Yes, but exactly.

You're the only person in the world I have affection for, Gisèle.

Of appreciation and jealousy.

Winner.

And I do not accept that you are inspired inspired by my methods.

Yes, yes, I know.

To get there, I allow myself everything.

Mine.

But I won't allow anything from you.

Listen... No, no, let my wife to compromise, even

just to do me a favour, that really shocks me.

It hurts me.

I apologize, my darling.

But now that it's done, will you refuse to take advantage of the situation.

NO.

Oh, look, you're going to dictate the Dictate the act of separation.

You're going to enforce your price.

I don't want to have gone to this trouble for nothing.

Let you be jealous, okay.

But I don't want you to be stupid.

Fine.

Either.

I left it to myself this time.

But only so as not to upset you.

I want some frequency.

Good.

Quick, little darling.

Please, I need to tell you something.

But hey, you've told me everything.

And that's a good thing.

And now I want some coffee.

And when you say that, for example say: it's like a café.

Yes, it is.

I actually used this coffee to tear up the study.

Oh... Well, so what do you want me to do?

Yes, automatic capsule, pill.

Around 3 francs a bottle.

And we sell it?

12 francs.

400 %?

Oh, you also have to pay the person who discovered the formula.

Oh yes, that's right.

Who is it?

Oh, it's a bloke called Barentin.

The fantasy flat of a young medical student.

Yes, yes.

What does he win?

300 francs a month.

But it's notorious!

Sir.

Biscotte, we will sell these pills for 4 francs a bottle.

1 franc profit, which we share with Mr.

Barentin.

But you are mad!

I am an honest man, sir!

Oh no, we're doomed.

He is right.

Your scruples are absurd.

Ah, please, Valentine.

There, you forced me to leave the palace.

I put everything I had left into a pharmaceutical company.

Well, rejoice, but please.

Spare me your eternal complaints.

But now I have an honourable job.

What the hell!

At 4 francs a bottle it won't last long.

We're going bankrupt.

Yes, but with our heads held high!

What are you doing today, my darling?

Are you going to the palace?

Yes, but I'm in less of a hurry than you.

The most amorous and busy women women are the ones who have nothing to do.

Yes, yes.

Ah, those suppliers take up my time.

By the way, my darling, wouldn't give me 10,000 francs?

Oh yes.

It's funny.

I would like to point out that I already gave you 20,000 yesterday.

Yes, it was for my designer.

Oh, desert!

My God, I'm terribly late.

Goodbye, my darling.

I'll see you tonight.

I apologize, my lady. Lady, but by virtue of a man and an

enforceable judgement of 27 May, I have orders to

confiscate all the furniture in this room. especially this deckchair.

I'm sorry, madam.

I know!

Back.

I'm sorry, madam.

Calm down, Valentine, calm down.

And let us bow our heads before the wickedness of men.

Ah, apparently the Villary pills did not do what I had hoped.

A little, I'm sorry.

Ernest, I've had enough.

Thank you, sir.

For deceiving me.

You are already a lot.

But I can't accept that you ruin me.

What do you mean?

That I demand my dowry and the separation of our property.

And of our people, perhaps?

Yes, divorce.

All that entitles me to something, I'm afraid.

Only one batch.

Deserter.

No, I'm sorry, ma'am.

This chair is also confiscated.

Er, take this chest, we're not taking it.

Oh...

Oh, hello, page.

Hello, woman.

Good morning.

You have a beautiful dress.

Good morning.

Hello, my dear duke.

Allow me to introduce you to my husband, Monsieur Victor Larnoir, the Duke of Ganges.

I am delighted to meet you, sir.

I had dinner yesterday in the night restaurant of the palace last night.

I was served cheque champagne and a chicken.

Not breathable.

Ah, maybe it was pheasant.

In April?

Very double skin.

Yeah, I didn't think about that anyway.

You should keep a closer eye on your kitchens.

Oh, that's good.

That's good.

He's not very friendly, the old man there.

He's right.

If you have the honour of visiting the world I have introduced

you to, do not stay at the top of the palace and its outbuildings.

Of the palace and its outbuildings. Well, I make money there, don't I?

Oh, the money.

But there's something else.

Manners, education, birth.

You want me to be born with a title.

You're a bit late, you know? You're very spiritual.

Ah, and you're a bit stupid.

Let's go.

Gisèle's not wrong.

None of this is good for him, Jean.

None of this is good for him, Jean.

Ah, I'd like to see Mr.

Killer, the manager of the theatres.

All these people too, sir?

Yes, but I don't have time to wait.

Are you a deputy, a senator, a prefect?

I'm Victor Larnois.

Here's my card.

Here's my card.

I'll put it in an envelope and ask you to

take it immediately to Mr Fremantel personally.

Oh, sir.

Here, here's a thousand francs.

For him?

But no, for you.

Go quickly, go quickly.

Oh, thank you.

Tell me a Fouchard.

Mr Director.

A river.

A river.

The one that crosses Mesopotamia.

The Danube?

Yes.

Maybe.

Oh no, no, it needs eight letters.

Switch to the name Laos.

Mr Director.

What's that?

What is that?

What else is there?

Don't you understand?

Can't you see that I'm working?

This gentleman told me he could hardly wait.

You're crazy.

Victor Larnois.

I know everything.

What does he know?

What does he know?

I don't know, Director.

Get out of the car.

Let's take a look at this, Fouchard.

I understand, Director.

So what?

He knows everything.

But what?

Obviously there is one thing that we can accuse you of.

But which one?

I don't know your whole past, Mr Director.

But I do know him.

So what?

Wait, I'm looking.

What's that?

The Normand letterhead.

A bill for 167 francs 50.

But Mr Villary isn't here.

It needs ironing.

Ah good?

Next time we'll send you we'll send you some stamp paper.

Who did it?

The papermaker's invoice.

I've sent it back.

Well done.

Tell me everything on the phone.

The phone is disconnected, Mr Villary.

Oh, that's right.

Because we owe them 430 francs.

Misery.

That's the right word.

And...

And... NO.

NO.

No, no, no, no, Mr Lardois, you're not being reasonable.

Ask me for a chair at the conservatory, a tobacconist's, a sub-prefecture.

But I want the opera.

No, but you are the director of the palace.

You won't upset us with Parsifal.

Oh no.

No, I won't go that far.

No, I will try to spread spread a little cheerfulness there.

That's all.

But it's very serious.

If you only knew how many applications piled up on my desk.

I'm only interested in mine.

There are four members of the institution.

One important composer, all officers or commanders.

You don't even have the tape.

Ah, well, this is a good opportunity to give it to me, Ollant.

Here we are in July and your promotion is not yet complete.

Well, name me first and decorate me later or vice versa.

I have no preference.

Oh, you decorate, smart.

I can still do it.

That wouldn't be enough for you, would it?

NO.

You know very well that I know everything, Ollant.

But what do you know, Mr Larnois?

Exactly.

Oh!

So don't shout so loud.

This is a scandal that hasn't been talked about for fifteen hasn't been talked about for fifteen years.

It happened anyway.

How do you know about it?

I took part in it.

I was twenty years old.

So you lived in Limoges.

Why not?

After all, one thing is certain.

Since our marriage, my wife had exemplary behaviour.

Yes.

But...

Before... Before that, I wasn't her husband.

And then, finally, these little youthful sins can't splatter me.

That's an opinion.

What evidence do you have?

Some... Newspapers from that time?

Letters from my wife?

That...

Is it anthropometrically important?

Well.

It doesn't matter, that's it, in the name of of... of Miss... Oh, say it, come on.

Emma Piedoux, let's say, indefatigable.

It's her maiden name.

I would never have dared to say it.

Sir.

Larnois.

Burn this card and I'll give you a hundred thousand francs.

No, I want the opera.

It's a firm idea.

Good.

After all, the palace is is a lyrical theatre.

There are... Singers, an orchestra... How?

But, but... More than forty musicians.

Seven of them are first prizes at the conservatory.

No, but it's very interesting.

Let's see, let's see.

But eleventh table of the current review.

The taxpayer crushed by a pot laments to the tunes of... Simson and Delilah.

No, but are you sure?

But absolutely.

Well, the writers... have told me.

But it's something completely different.

But then... Then there are titles.

Well... Well, that's clear, sir.

Larnois.

You will be satisfied.

I will make arrangements.

I have your promise, sir.

The director.

You have it.

A cigarette, then.

With pleasure.

THANK YOU.

Will you allow me?

A pardon.

But what are you burning?

I'm burning the poster.

Say from my soft feet the incredible, the indefatigable.

Before you're sure of your nomination?

Oh, I know you, sir.

Fremantel.

You are the only director who only has 'one word.

Thank you, Larnois.

This generosity deserves its reward.

Tonight you will be the director of the opera.

Perfect.

In that case, I will the real file tomorrow.

Ah, because this... It was a copy, sir.

The director.

I am your servant.

So this is monumental.

It's the end of everything.

Victor, my former door opener, director of

the National Academy of Music and Dance.

What a test!

Farewell!

Ah, but it won't happen like this.

Write, Miss Amélie.

Or, Mr.

Fremantel, theatre director, is a Sell-out, otherwise he's a madman.

You will bring trouble upon yourself, Mr.

Villary.

Falsely.

The regime is in decay.

And those who are responsible for governing the country are dishonouring it more and more every day.

This way, sir.

Larnois, I have reserved your table for you.

I am... Good evening, Mr Larnois.

Larnois.

Good evening, darling.

I haven't had the pleasure of seeing you since your last I

haven't had the pleasure of seeing you since your last

appointment, but I met the theatre director and told him how honoured he was.

So.

By honouring you.

You really are too nice.

No, the position of director was vacant and none of

the candidates seemed particularly particularly qualified.

So it's still a national

Institute, it must not go under.

I gave in to the requests.

I'm interested in a young woman who has a great alto voice.

Send it to me with your card, I will welcome him.

You really are too nice.

So see you tomorrow at 5 pm.

See you tomorrow.

Hey, what do you think about that?

In an article published in the newspaper Le

Vengeur however, the name Villari-Ernest made

outrageous accusations accusations against the theatre director.

In particular, he described the said official

as a crazy, sold-out and walking, lazy person.

Perfect, that's what I said.

While Villari-Ernest cannot can prove that his

epithets are an expression of the truth with

regard to the present or past behaviour of said official.

Behaviour of the said official. Villari-Ernest may therefore be convicted of therefore be

convicted of defamation on these grounds and ordered to pay him 50,000 francs in damages.

Ha, ha, ha!

For insulting your judges in the exercise of their office

a custodial sentence of one month month without probation.

The hearing is adjourned.

They were hard on you, Sir Villari.

Do you know me?

Yes, I often worked for you, when you were headmaster at the palace.

Ah, the palace is far away.

You also gave me from time to time some freebies.

Well, it was good to fill the room.

And everyone hated you.

And me, I don't know why, You were very nice to me.

Here.

Look now.

What?

This little door.

Give me a hint and save -YOU.

But it is unworthy!

But you betray the conscience of your leaders!

Guard!

The other guard!

What's that?

I've just been given a month in prison.

And your colleague suggests that I escape.

What an era!

Up, down, mud!

Ah, bless you, gentlemen!

I order you to take me there.

But I'm not mistaken, Ernest.

This time?

Ah yes, Mr Director.

And I congratulate you.

You've taken the right path.

I chose the wrong thing.

Where it leads: Virtue.

You are there.

Oh yes.

I went down, while you went up.

You have a stunted integrity and an elastic moral sense.

So of course you have to succeed.

Will you be compassionate?

For once in your life?

Yes, seriously.

I'll give you a thousand francs.

So, thank you very much.

No, I haven't won it yet.

Hire me as a door opener instead.

I would like to, my poor old man, but it's not possible.

For what?

But because you... you with your face would scare off all onlookers.

On my face, you?

But yes, Ernest.

You insult me unjustly, my poor old man.

To be successful not just be a scoundrel.

Otherwise everyone would be rich.

No, what you need is a smile.

And you've never had it.

ALSO?

Do you want me to starve?

NO.

No, because even though you're grumpy, grumpy, unpleasant, I know a man.

Only one with whom you you will always sympathize with.

Who is it?

Me, Ernest.

Whatever you do to make people dislike you. people don't like you, I

can't forget that it was you who put put my foot on the first rung.

And on the next three or four.

And I think about you a lot.

He's a real bloke, you know, But... just imagine that I missed you.

Oh, no irony, please.

Oh, I don't, I swear.

Seriously, I'm very happy with this meeting.

And I plan to see you again often.

Ah, but... not like that, well.

Oh no.

No, no, I want that... that... see. the Villari of... the palace.

Shaved.

And the day will be even be even more irresistible...

the day when at last he will agree to smile.

Smile.

But yes, Ernest.

Smile.

So come to my office tomorrow my office tomorrow and see me.

We'll sort it out.

And then, until then, repeat, do exercises, whatever.

Work.

Working, doing exercises, but from what?

Smile, Ernest.

Smile.

Let's be optimistic.

Er.

Light up.

Come on, come back and look over there.

Light up.

Like me.

Light up.

Come on, come on.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

Well, it's starting.

Well, you'll see when you apply.

Come on, I'll see you tomorrow, eh.

See you tomorrow.

Scapa.

Machiavelli.

Harlequin.

He's incurable.

No, but to become completely graceful and seductive, he

must of course make more effort more effort than anyone else.

Ah, that sun.

But is it good to be on holiday?

Shall we go for a little walk before lunch?

A little walk before lunch? Yes, with pleasure.

But what's Villary doing?

I told him to be here before noon.

Boy, haven't you seen my secretary?

Right, there he is, sir.

I'm sorry, madam.

Pardon.

Pardon.

Pardon.

Thank you very much, madam.

Pardon.

Excuse me, sir.

THANK YOU.

Pardon.

Sorry, boy.

Hello, your white Gisèle.

Good morning.

Hello, my good Victor.

Good morning.

Sorry I'm a little late, but I'm having trouble walking.

Last night I had a slight flare-up of my sciatica.

I'm suffering as a matter of course.

In closing, let's be optimistic.

Thanks, mate.

You should lie down for a day or two.

No way.

It doesn't matter.

Have you heard from your lawyer?

Yes.

I lost my court case with my ex-wife.

And yes, until the end of his days I'm

doomed to spend a 12-hour shift with him.

12,000 francs a month.

And you only give me 10,000.

I don't know how I'm going to do it.

Finally we're going to fix this, come on.

So let's go for a walk and meet for lunch.

You know you have a beautiful

little girl since you have such a smile.

Well, you see, here's a happy man when I told you.

What then?

But who's lucky for everyone?

But we must not let it happen.

We were able to grasp it.

Thank you.

Attention.

Here, my little one.

See you later.

There's happiness for everyone.

The important thing is to know how to find it.

It's fun all round.

You just have to smile to win.

I'll be doing business too.

I'm sorry, I don't want to let that happen.

But no.

There's happiness for everyone.

You only have to smile to win.

It's the money.