The Inevitable Mr. Dubois

The Inevitable Mr. Dubois

1943 · 99 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy

With a hand of steel, Hélène efficiently runs a big luxury perfume factory in Grasse. There is no room for fun in her dull businesswoman's life. Then, a car accident drops Claude Dubois, a painter, into her lap. But the artist will have to deploy all his subtle wiles and clever tricks to rouse Hélène's feelings and get her to enjoy the cozy life of a cherished wife.

Directed by Pierre Billon · Written by André-Paul Antoine

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