Movie

Extenuating Circumstances

★ 6.7/10 · 16 votes 1939 1h 27m Released

Comedy

Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...

Cast

Arletty Marie Qu'a-d'ça Michel Simon Mr. Gaetan Le Sentencier Andrex 'Môme de Dieu' Suzanne Dantès Mrs. Nathalie Le Sentencie Mila Parély 'La Panthère' Dorville Jules Le Bouic