Theatre Play
Christian Lespinglet (Gérard Jugnot), un galerista arruinado, saca de las aguas de un canal a Boudu (Gérard Depardieu), un vagabundo suicida y se lo lleva a casa por algún tiempo. La llegada de Boudu pondrá patas arriba la vida de Lespinglet. El "Huracán Boudu" no sólo interrumpe en su vida cotidiana, sino que amenaza con quedarse indefinidamente... (FILMAFFINITY)
(voice)
Sitting at his desk, Guitry gives us a lecture on French history from Joan of Arc to the Occupation, with some focus on a number of its great writers and musicians.
L'ami à l'exposition
A renowned sculptor aged about fifty years, François Bressolles falls for the young Catherine Collet whom he convinces without difficulty to pose for him. Complications ensue when he starts to go blind.
Chateaubriand
Julie and Désirée Clary are courted by the brothers Joseph and Napoleon Bonaparte. Joseph marries Julie and Napoleon is affianced to Désirée. When Napoleon breaks the engagement and marries Joséphine de Beauharnais, Désirée becomes involved with General Bernadotte.
Marat
The history of one of France's most famous streets is retold, featuring multiple performances from Guitry himself.
Writer
Boudu es un vagabundo que se tira al Sena con intención de suicidarse, pero un librero Parisiense, Edouard Lestingois le rescata y le acoge en su casa. Boudu es adoptado por la familia, que intenta convertirlo en un señor respetable.
