1957 · Henri Diamant-Berger · 105 min
Rejecting the union of her daughter Brigitte with a modest worker, Madame Magnin invents an adultery for the lover, then introduces Brigitte to a good-looking man working on the famous RTF entertainment show 36 Chandelles. The show ultimately seals the reunion of the two estranged young lovers. The story features a parade of music-hall stars from the era: Charles Trenet, Charles Aznavour, Georges Guétary, Juliette Gréco, Roger Pierre and Jean-Marc Thibault, Fernand Raynaud, Georges Ulmer and many more.
Guy BertilHugues, minister's nephewBrigitte BarbierBrigitte Magnin
Jacques RiberollesMichel, Brigitte's fiancé
Silvia SolarMyra
Lona RitaSweeper
Max ElloyUsher
Paul DemangeConcierge
René HiéronimusAmbroise
Denise KernySecretary
André GabrielloSelf
Lucien RaimbourgGarousse
Suzet MaïsMathilde Magnin, Brigitte's motherAglaëSelf (uncredited)
AndrexSelf (uncredited)