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Cast
Michel Simon
as Baudu
Albert Préjean
as Octave Mouret
Blanchette Brunoy
as Denise Baudu
Suzy Prim
as Madame Desforges
Juliette Faber
as Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman
Huguette Vivier
as Clara Prunaire, saleswoman
Santa Relli
as Geneviève Baudu, Baudu's daughter
Catherine Fonteney
as Aurélie L'homme
Jacqueline Gauthier
as Pauline Cugnot, saleswoman in the lingerie department
René Blancard
as Jules Colomban, Baudu's clerk
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1943
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorAndré Cayatte
WritersAndré Cayatte, Michel Duran
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShop Girls of Paris
About Shop Girls of Paris
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.
Directed by André Cayatte, Shop Girls of Paris leans on a strong ensemble — Michel Simon, Albert Préjean, Blanchette Brunoy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1943.
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