- Source: Extenuating Circumstances (film)
Extenuating Circumstances (French: Circonstances atténuantes) is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Michel Simon, Suzanne Dantès and Arletty. It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier.
Synopsis
A retired judge known for his harsh views on law and order, leaves for a seaside holiday with his wife. However just outside Paris their car breaks down and they are forced to spend the night in a hotel which is a notorious haunt for criminals.
Cast
Michel Simon as M. Gaetan Le Sentencier, 'La Sentence'
Suzanne Dantès as Mme Nathalie Le Sentencier
Dorville as Jules Le Bouic
Arletty as Marie Qu'a-d'ça
François Simon as La poupée
Andrex as Môme de Dieu
Robert Arnoux as Gabriel, the chauffeur
Jeanine Roger as Gabriel's Girlfriend
Robert Ozanne as Cinq de Canne
Georges Lannes as Coup de Châsse
Liliane Lesaffre as Lontine Le Bouic
Mila Parély as La Panthère
Émile Saint-Ober as Coco
References
Bibliography
Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. The A to Z of French Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
External links
Extenuating Circumstances at IMDb