Henri Marchand as Émile, Raymond Cordy as Louis, and Rolla France as Jeanne, play key roles in this 1931 French musical satire about a convict who escapes from prison and rises to success in the business world. The film follows Louis' journey as he modernizes his company with mechanical innovations and his eventual reunion with friend Émile, whose past catches up with them. As they try to evade capture, Louis and Émile find themselves longing for freedom and escape the confines of industry, while also navigating their complicated relationships with Jeanne and others.
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