Arlette and Her Fathers

Arlette and Her Fathers

1934 · 102 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy

Arlette was born in 1918. Her mother made her lover and godchild named Pierre believe that he was the father of this child. Having become a beautiful young woman, Arlette falls under Pierre's spell and he offers to marry her to get her out of poverty.

Directed by Henry Roussel

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