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Extenuating Circumstances

First aired on Jul 26, 1939

Runtime: 87 mins

70%

Genres: Comedy

Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Arletty | Marie Qu'a-d'ça
Michel Simon | Mr. Gaetan Le Sentencier
Andrex | 'Môme de Dieu'
Suzanne Dantès | Mrs. Nathalie Le Sentencier
Mila Parély | 'La Panthère'
Dorville | Jules Le Bouic
Featured Crew
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Jean Boyer | Director
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Georges Van Parys | Sound Director
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Jean-Pierre Feydeau | Author
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Yves Mirande | Dialogue
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Jean Boyer | Scenario Writer