Les Dames du bois de Boulogne

Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne follows the maneuverings of Hélène, a society lady, as she tricks Jean, her aristocratic ex-lover, into a scandalous affair with a prostitute, Agnès, a cabaret dancer. Hélène's promise to put Jean first above all others is just a ruse, and she sets a trap to entice him into love with Agnès, manipulating his perception of her past. As Jean marries Agnès, Hélène's true intentions are revealed, causing him shame, bewilderment, and rage. Agnès, meanwhile, is devastated by her newfound reality, but Jean ultimately saves her life, showing a softer side to his character.