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A MOVIE BY LEONIDE MOGUY

GIVE ME A CHANCE

EVERY DAY 70 MILLION MOVIEGOERS GO TO THE CINEMA...

THE HYPE AROUND MOVIE STARS

AWAKENS IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

A DESIRE FOR DAZZLING CAREERS TURNING NOBODIES INTO QUEENS.

IN FRANCE, 150,000 YOUNG PEOPLE DREAM OF BEING IN THE MOVIES.

THIS MOVIE TELLS A TRUE STORY AS IT REALLY HAPPENED.

THUS, ONE DAY IN A SMALL TOWN...

THUS, ONE DAY IN A SMALL TOWN...

Thanks.

-Hello madam. -Hello Nicole.

Mail for you, Headmaster.

Thanks.

A letter for Nicole.

From the Mega movies.

-Do you know it? -No.

-What do they want? -Open, you will find out.

Georges.

Look, great news.

Impossible, you can't be thinking of leaving like that.

No girl would refuse such an opportunity.

I was chosen among 50,000 candidates.

So there are 50,000 mad girls like you.

Mad? If I win,

I will be offered a role in a movie.

You care so much as to leave everything?

When you make it in a movie,

a great career opens up.

Perfect.

So you want to leave forever.

Go on, leave. There is a train in ten minutes.

-You are so mean. -So are you.

You attack me so I defend myself.

You are not defending yourself. You are showing yourself.

Now I understand why.

For some time when I was making plans

for our wedding,

you weren't listening.

-You were dreaming of that contest. -Lies!

It's true.

You are like all the others. Crazy about the movies.

Prepared to do anything to succeed.

Georges, you have never spoken to me like that.

You had never hidden anything from me.

I am sorry.

You know, when we shout, it is because we are unhappy.

My darling,

let me explain why I sent that photo secretly.

If I had not won,

I would have preferred to keep the disappointment to myself.

That is only natural.

There is no reason to get angry.

I am angry because I cannot stand the idea

of being away from you,

even for one day.

Try and understand me.

Ever since I was little,

I have dreamt of the enchanting life of actresses.

I did not talk about it because it was too beautiful.

I couldn't believe it.

But now, Georges, I need to go.

I cannot help it.

I didn't know it mattered so much to you.

If I didn't try my luck in Paris,

I would be very unhappy.

I would always live with that regret.

I feel it deeply.

Don't be sad, it hurts me so.

If you succeed, will you forget about me?

Never. Do you not trust me?

I want to trust you.

You are my happiness, my life.

I love you so, Nicole.

My darling, don't make me lose my courage.

I love you too.

I have only ever loved you.

I will miss you so much, but think.

Thanks to this competition,

one girl only will be able to start out

in the most fabulous job in the world.

So, why not me?

You made her coquette, proud.

Other people have made her proud.

Everyone calls her beautiful.

That she looks like that American starlet.

It is true.

Go ahead and defend her.

You are unforgivably weak with her.

You can see the results.

Look at what she reads,

only movie magazines, they are everywhere.

She knows the history of starlets better than French history.

Children are entrusted to us. We must show by example.

I would let her go anywhere.

She is very grounded, she is like me.

Nowadays, children follow their vocation.

That is literature.

I will impose my conditions.

If she goes, she will never set foot here again.

Here you are.

What is all this?

I need to leave tomorrow.

They have booked my ticket and a room at a big palace.

Oh daddy, if you only knew how pleased I am.

-You won't go. -Why?

This is what I do with your letter and train ticket.

Daddy, I beg you.

It is the first time.

It hurts me more than you.

I will stop you from ruining your life.

My position does not allow me to be everyone's laughing stock.

What about Georges. Have you thought about him?

Have you told him the good news?

I saw him just now. He trusts me.

-We will call you. -Good.

Thanks, sir.

Mr. Delignaire, all main roles have been attributed, sorry.

I will be fine with just a minor role.

I have to, no one knows me anymore.

Sorry. I applauded you when I was a kid.

My father admired you too.

Thanks for remembering it.

I only work as an extra now.

I really need to work.

Let me sign you up.

I have a street scene

and I need a few passersby.

A passerby.

Thanks.

I have just done a year-long tour. It was a massive hit.

There is nothing left.

-If we don't see you, we forget you. -Very well.

-What about me? -You are in all the movies, too much.

-Can you check the work schedule? -Alright, thanks.

It is over. Can't you read?

Have you not seen the sign?

Registrations are over. There is nothing left.

Goodbye, ladies and gentlemen.

Hello? Mr. Guimaud is in a meeting, miss.

I cannot bother him, call back in an hour.

I come from ChГўteauneuf.

And? This is not a refuge center.

You should have said, Mr. Guimaud will see you.

Sit over there.

Hello? Yes, miss, Mr. Guimaud is in a meeting.

I cannot bother him.

Please call back in an hour.

-ChГўteauneuf? -Yes.

-Paris. -Pleased to meet you.

-Have you acted before? -Yes, well, a bit.

-Where? -In amateur nights.

-Ah, in ChГўteauneuf? -Yes.

So you will probably get the chance to go back.

I find your daughter absolutely charming.

-So, is she hired? -I did not say that.

The producer is not the one with the most power.

Are you aware I am accountable?

You, to whom?

To the public. The public judges us.

From the smallest of actors to the biggest of producers.

Beware the one who errs.

I am sure you have never erred.

Touch wood.

You see, my daughter must succeed

where I failed.

-If you only knew what body she has. -Mommy, please.

Madam, I promise to do all I can

but believe me, it is very little.

Goodbye, madam. Goodbye, miss.

Call her Claudie.

Goodbye, madam.

Are you coming, darling?

Please allow me.

Have you been invited? Follow me.

-I was here before her. -Later.

-Last night you were more caring. -That was last night.

One, two, three, four, it is good.

But number 5, the accident is too early.

Put it on the 75 and let suspense build up.

Yes, sir.

-Mr. Guimaud, this is miss -Nicole Noblet de ChГўteauneuf.

You are ravishing, congratulations.

180 put Irma there.

-No. -I want a figure-hugging dress.

-So, you want to be in the movies? -It is my dearest wish.

On number 55, American shot on the Russian soldier.

You are right, the screen is the world's stage.

Hello, yes, what it is?

Yes, alright. Hispano-Moorish gardens.

Oh no, absolutely not.

In number 23,

you forget it is winter.

Mr. Guimaud...

Miss, I wish you good luck. Gilbert,

get her taken to the hairdresser, stylist and dressmaker.

I will see to it.

Goodbye, sir.

It is true. This girl is charming.

I waited 2 hours.

I waited 2 hours.

If someone asks for me say I am on tour.

Gilbert, I must speak to you.

I expect you tonight.

I can't. I have too many people to see.

My parents are coming too.

That is a cock-and-bull story.

So, good night.

I am using up all your time, when you are so busy.

It is like a vacation with a pretty girl.

You see so many girls.

Like the starlets from earlier on.

They only care about the contract.

Whereas with you it is different, you are natural. Can I be honest?

When people say that, it is to signal something unpleasant.

It depends on you.

Nicole, I like you a lot.

Have I upset you?

On the contrary, I didn't expect this.

Girls as spontaneous as you are rare nowadays.

We have run out of that model.

Here maybe, but not in the provinces.

Can you give me your hand for a second?

What a lovely hand. Can we be friends?

I will take a big decision. I will tell the jury about you.

Do you know them?

I am on good terms with them. They cannot refuse me anything.

We do them many favors.

I would not do this for anyone but you.

How can I thank you?

By behaving well.

We will run our errands fast, hairdresser, dressmaker.

Then back to the hotel.

Let's see what your quarters are like.

I won't stay long, time to have a drink.

No, please. Don't insist.

Bravo.

Mind you, I am pleased you said no.

If it was an audition, I would say it was successful.

It proves you are not like the others.

Do the others say "yes" immediately?

It depends on who.

I am bothering you with all that. Be ready for 10:00.

I will deal with it all.

Thanks. Thanks for everything.

GIVE ME A CHANCE CINEWORLD

Over to you, miss. Do you come from Rouen?

Do you want to dedicate yourself to acting?

Yes, sir.

One of the most famous playwrights is from Rouen. Who?

Come on, he wrote tragedies

in verse, he bears the name of a sweet-sounding bird

which rhymes with that word.

You don't know who I mean?

It is a tough question.

I don't go out much

and I don't have the opportunity to meet people.

But this author from Rouen is a classic.

I am not really from Rouen, I am from the suburbs.

Even on the train, it takes a good 15 minutes.

Now we understand.

Sorry, miss.

Now, to Miss Nicole Noblet from ChГўteauneuf.

Did you know becoming a movie star is as hard as winning the lottery?

And there is a winner for every 44 million people.

Yes, but there is a draw every Wednesday

and there are tenths.

Young ladies, you may leave.

You had the chance to witness the competitors' wit.

Here comes the final round, the artistic round.

It will be silent, as wisdom tells pretty girls:

"Be beautiful and be quiet."

-Hurry up and change. -I left my swimsuit there.

-Have you seen my swimsuit? -No, we haven't.

-It's not here. -Have you seen my swimsuit?

Your swimsuit? Always the same one, what a bitch.

What is this? That is my bag, you thief.

It is my swimsuit.

It's mine.

Do you think your big boobies would fit in there?

Come on.

It is a beauty contest. Not a boxing match.

Ladies, we have two seconds.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the last round.

May the four best contestants win.

-Ladies, over to you. -It is over to you.

Stand up straight, a bit more arched.

Don't forget to smile.

And now ladies, move away.

Let's leave the members of the jury

to weigh up and decide.

You were really very kind.

Without you, I couldn't have taken part.

When I see an injustice, I have to jump right in.

That is what I am like.

It is so kind.

Are you nervous? Don't be.

I have done heaps of competitions.

Miss Cote d'Azur, Miss Helicopter,

I can't even remember.

Now for the results. The winners are Claudie Harris from Paris,

Fabienne Menard from Lille, Sylvie Marechal from Aix,

Nicole Noblet from ChГўteauneuf.

For once they chose well.

I am happy.

But I am sorry for you.

Oh no, don't worry. I will be chosen one day.

I hope they don't wait until I am old and aged 30.

Come and dance, Claudie, Sylvie, Fabienne and

Nicole Noblet. I did what was required, best wishes.

I am trembling.

I feel everyone is beating in my heart.

Let's go.

With this selection, we observe the jury's new trends.

The current preference is for greater purity.

Luck will come to true young ladies.

What will happen to these ladies who have won the tough rounds?

They will take part in very stiff screen tests

from which the most perfect one will be chosen.

May the best lady win.

Hello, madam.

The tests have been watched. They're in a meeting.

Please wait a few moments.

For me, following these tests, only one is possible.

From the author's point of view at least.

But it is also the director's, Nicole Noblet.

Sorry, sorry. There is also the producer's point of view.

For me, it is Claudie Harris.

I share that opinion.

Come on, let's be serious.

She has the wrong body for the role.

Well, you will adapt your creation.

-It cannot be that hard. -I do not see the need.

I do see it, alas.

So gentlemen, do we agree?

Don't stress, you have got it.

Here are the results.

Miss Claudie was chosen for the role.

Madam, miss, if you would like to come in.

Mr. Morzile would like to speak to you.

Wait.

From tomorrow morning,

if you wish to stay in Paris, you may.

But at your expense.

Wait for me at your hotel, I will explain.

She is dining at mine.

-Are you inviting me? -You are bold.

22, rue Girardon, top floor.

-Good evening, Kiki. -Good evening.

Come and eat your soup. It is time, quick.

-Put away your toys. -Yes, mommy.

Hurry up.

Here we are.

As you will see, it is no palace.

We converted two attic rooms.

Come in.

-Who are you with? -A friend.

Nicole, this is Brigitte.

-Hello. -Hello.

She left a successful strip-tease job

to try to become a big-screen starlet.

She has undressed so much on stage she can't dress herself anymore.

Don't speak badly of strip-tease, we made connections.

Make yourself at home.

With which of your producers are you going out tonight?

With the Egyptian.

He will sponsor a movie and I will finally get a main role.

You bet.

Brigitte goes out with very good people.

How is your Brazilian producer getting on?

Don't mention him.

Let me introduce you to a director.

They will make a movie: The island without women.

So there goes my role.

But with the Egyptian, that won't happen.

He bought the script of the 150 Virgins.

That must be your pharaoh.

What a motor.

Hey, that wagon.

I hope for you he paid for it.

He can afford to pay the parking tickets.

-Bye bye. -Bye bye.

She is like that, she is young and has a good heart.

I hope her flings will bring more than disappointment.

Here, we share everything,

it allows us to keep going.

In two minutes, dinner will be served.

When I think of the trouble I gave my parents, with Georges,

to get here. How dumb I was.

I was dreaming, I believed in the wonderful adventure.

I have been awakened, I just need to return to ChГўteauneuf.

If you want to,

but I think you should stay here and try to continue.

If I was refused, then I am worthless.

It is not proven. One sugar?

Thanks. You are nice. You are trying to console me.

But now I know.

I am just a little provincial girl who thought she had talent.

My screen test was probably ridiculous.

You exaggerate.

Anyway, they didn't like me.

Which doesn't mean others won't like you.

We were no longer expecting you.

It is fine.

-Your screen test-- -Was very bad.

Let him talk, will you.

You are not yet what you call a true actor.

But your screen test was the best, by far.

-Really? -Promise.

But he was forced to pick Claudie.

An old friendship with her father, sentimental reasons.

He was allowed to choose between the four finalists.

He had the right.

He took the one that suited him.

Fortunately, it is not the only production company.

-Can I have some coffee? -Of course, one second.

I am not in a hurry.

I am glad Kiki is not there as producer discussions are secret.

I did everything I could to defend you.

I insulted them like no tomorrow.

You didn't need to.

I am not worth it.

I will go back to my parents.

That is out of the question.

Nicole,

look at yourself in the mirror.

Look at your eyes, look at that face.

You are the exact type of girl we are looking for.

You trust me, right?

You, yes.

I don't trust myself anymore.

Listen, I work in this industry but I am easy to please.

As your public, I love you.

You must stay in Paris. You are dying to stay.

Yes of course, but it is not that easy.

I will deal with everything, find yourself a room first.

I know a nice little hotel not far from my place.

Let's go now. Kiki,

-it is too late for coffee. -What is happening?

-Good news, she is staying in Paris. -Bravo! Stay with us.

I wouldn't want to bother you.

I know a little hotel.

For young girls alone, little hotels are never good.

If Nicole stays in Paris, she will stay here.

We will manage.

It is really very nice of you, thanks, Kiki.

As you wish.

I hope you will allow me to come and see her often.

I want her to succeed and I will slip a headline in the papers.

"Nicole Noblet, spotted for a very important role."

-If it is not true, why? -So that it becomes true.

I need to go now.

See you soon, goodbye.

Watch out, he is the king of smooth talkers.

As he works in advertising,

and you have caught his eye, he can help you.

So be diplomatic. Neither yes or no, always "maybe."

Actually, be like that with everyone.

Publicity is a good thing

but acting is a profession, you learn it.

You will have to sign up to a class.

I will take you to Savalier.

Most starlets learn from him.

He is a fantastic teacher.

He won't say a word.

Iago has received orders about that.

My fear of his words.

What, is he dead?

Had he had as much existence as he had hair,

my appetite for vengeance would have exterminated them all.

He is marvelous, who is he?

Serge Callas.

He works nights at the Halles to pay for his classes.

Savalier, where is he?

Over there, in the armchair, before the stage.

Quiet, harlot.

Let me experience tonight.

Thirty minutes only.

May there be no delay.

-Just time to say a prayer. -It is too late.

Shakespeare knocked out.

You don't know how to die, Desdemona.

You are very young.

You play your death as you make love, by letting yourself go.

You, my poor Serge, are appalling.

You can be a common cuckold, not a royal cuckold.

Othello is not a character made for you, yet you insist.

You play on words instead of playing on the situation.

He is going too far.

I keep repeating it.

Your lines must go through there.

Through your heart.

And through your brain. Before coming out of your mouth.

-Boss. -You shout, we can't feel the drama.

You say, "See, harlot" as if you said, "Hey, taxi."

We should be scared for her, of him.

And we don't care.

It is not even bad. Worse, we don't feel anything.

Nothing, nothing. Go away, all of you.

You have exhausted me.

My work is not rewarded and I wonder why I do this job.

It is horrendous.

Very, very good.

-Come, let me introduce you. -He will kick me out.

Of course not, he just plays out this angry act.

Anyway, let's meet at the cafe opposite.

HORSERACING MAGAZINE

Come in.

Master, allow me to introduce you to a friend

who would like to take your classes.

Come in, my dear, don't be scared.

You are not responsible for that carnage.

-Were you in the room? -Yes, master.

I was terribly disappointed by that audition.

What a job.

So, my child, you also want to try it out?

What a strange idea.

Maybe my efforts will be rewarded thanks to you.

Do you think, master?

You are shy.

Yes, master.

You are wrong. It is not a quality for an actress.

-Have you acted before? -No, master.

Good.

If you had already,

I would have told you to forget what you had done.

You have worked on some classics.

The Misanthrope.

-So you know Celimene. -Yes.

Then, relax.

Relax, sweetie pie.

And tell me "Must you hold me guilty of my lovers?"

"How can I hinder men from liking me?"

"And when they come to pay me pleasant calls,

"Ought I to take a stick and drive them out?"

It is not bad, it is not bad at all.

It is almost too true.

The truth first, only there is still the truth

in the style.

It is the great century.

So, say these lines again

with more sensuality in your coquetry.

Be more female. Do you understand?

Go on. Repeat.

"Must you hold me guilty of my lovers?

"How can I hinder men from liking me?

"When they come to pay me pleasant calls,

"Ought I to take a stick and drive them out?"

It is not bad, not bad at all.

You have a good physique. Turn around.

Your nose will need fixing.

Well, it is just a detail.

You can join my class.

I would like you to tell me a poem.

Come on. And this time, think.

Think deeply, think about things.

I cannot think of anything when I play Rodrigue.

It is funny, I can't get a sense for that guy.

I would rather work on movies scenes.

Savallier prefers the classics, they are more moral.

Oh yes, The Cid.

A gigolo who starts by killing the father.

Then marries the girl.

And that king who finds it very good.

And who gives him his blessing.

How did it go?

You can speak freely, this is Paul.

A friend, my partner for my photo stories.

Miss, please sit down.

So?

He told me to get a nose operation,

fix my teeth,

die my hair, learn Celimene,

and pay him 5,000 bucks.

Hi, Kiki.

There you are. I have work for you.

I don't want it, I have my photo stories with Paul.

But Nicole is free.

She looks too well-behaved.

You know what producers are like.

They need a diver, you would have to come with the outfit.

Come and get her at mine, we will make her up. What is it?

Forestier's movie, Repentant girls.

Chicks from Pigalle.

A bit for the dress, it will be

sexier, tighter,

a knot,

it is much better like that.

-What do you think? -Not bad.

-A bit more rouge. -Yes, go on.

-There. -A bit on the eyes maybe.

Let's emphasize it.

There we are.

You really look like a Pigalle girl.

A repentant girl.

Repentant girls are nuns who live in a convent.

So, very subdued and full of mystical resignation.

-Understood? -Yes, sir.

Alright, you will be a perfect sister Angie.

-Thanks, sir. -Goodbye.

-Sorry. Thanks, madam. -Hello, sir.

We have mother superior. Now we need the pensioners.

With the face of real nuns.

It is hard.

I have invited a few, just in case.

Hello?

Two young girls ask to be seen, Mr. Forestier.

Let them in.

What is that?

We came about the repentant girls.

The repentant girls are sisters of charity.

But that changes everything.

Without makeup, with the outfit

by doing this,

maybe we will do?

No. But leave me a few photos anyway.

I will think of you for the next one.

You came for nothing. We will do better next time.

Thanks.

-And you, miss? -No, I don't have any.

Miss, you should always have photos when you want to be in the movies.

Come back and see me when you have some.

Yes, sir.

-Goodbye, sir. -Goodbye, miss.

Bravo, old man, thanks. That way, it is sorted.

Have you invited your Saint Joseph?

At 15:00, you will have 79.

We will see.

-I didn't know. -It is indispensable.

-I don't know photographers in Paris. -Wait.

Maybe I have an address.

Mr. Raymond L., 5 rue LГ©on Guilloux.

Go on my behalf.

How can I help you, miss?

Hello, sir. I come on behalf of Odette Meunier.

Oh yes, the little Odette. Very nice.

I would like photos for the movies.

Alright. I see, you want

big heads and standing up.

Here are my latest rates,

specially designed for professionals.

18,000 francs for 100, 32,000 francs for 200,

the more you have, the better value it is.

18,000 francs is too expensive for me.

Unfortunately, I cannot

reduce these prices,

which are already very low.

-Do you really need photos? -Yes.

How can we find an arrangement?

It is not easy.

But if we both try hard,

would you like

to go through here?

Let me see if I can find a way to please you.

No, it is through here.

This is what I can offer you.

50 photos for free.

I don't understand.

-Did little Odette not say anything? -No.

In exchange for 50 photos,

that I will give you,

you will do for me two or three poses

of that kind.

Or

for that kind,

I can pay you very nicely.

No. I would rather leave.

Come on, miss.

No one will know.

I always do it so that faces are not recognizable.

Many of your fellow actresses came here.

Even a certain starlet, when they started out.

So? Are you not tempted?

You disgust me. No.

I need photos but not at that cost.

Think about it.

I am always at your disposal.

To think that she sent you to that photographer.

She is completely mad.

When you go there, you have nothing to lose.

-You can wear this tomorrow. -Thanks.

Hello?

Good evening, Gilbert.

Did you want to speak to Nicole?

Was it to go out with her tonight?

No, I am sorry, she has gone out.

I don't know.

Call her back. Good night.

He can wait.

Hard to write a letter.

Is it the first time you are away from your folks?

Yes. It is the first time that I leave them.

Yes, obviously.

You are not used to it.

You have to write as you speak.

The one getting your letter feels like they are hearing you.

It makes them happy.

Anyway, Georges will not be pleased.

Why?

Because I told him I would stay here a bit longer.

It is funny but out of you two,

I get the impression Georges is more in love.

You are wrong.

Only one day we will get married and have our whole life ahead of us.

What a marvelous impression.

I understand perfectly.

I have had that impression too.

Five or six times.

I gladly run into a romance.

Nothing can stop me.

Unfortunately, I always come back on foot.

You, in your life

you only have one man, one major role.

I have had secondary, tertiary characters.

And a few bystanders I have forgotten.

Last year I met an American,

Bob. You know for Americans, love is marriage.

It made a change from French guys.

So obviously, I gave in.

Did you...

Oh, not immediately.

I let him desire me, for two days.

Oh right.

He showed me Paris.

You, a local girl?

The Opera, the museums,

he talks about the twist.

Did you know it is even nicer than ours?

One night he says: "Let's go and see the sea."

I had never seen more water than what you can see from Alma bridge.

-Do you know Le Havre? -No.

From afar, it looks like the boats are in the middle of the street.

We stopped at a nice hotel, by the harbor.

-Room 12B. -Why 12B?

Because in palaces there is never any number 13.

That night, I fell asleep to the sound of the waves,

I was wrong to.

Why?

Because when I woke up, my Bob was gone.

-Gone? -He had left me a little note.

"I have to return to New York.

"I hate farewells.

"I wanted to remain close to you until the last minute.

"Write to me."

You see, Americans are said to be organized.

He had forgotten to leave me his address.

-Are you not angry at him? -No.

Without him, I would never have visited Versailles.

I think that

if I gave myself to a boy,

it would be for always.

If he left me,

I could no longer live.

"I am speaking to you,

"but if you only knew how happy I am.

"Everything is going well here, but

"only one being is missing.

"You know what I mean, Georges.

"All my love, your Nicole."

She loves you so.

Mine says almost the same thing, on a new note.

"My dear mommy,

"forgive this disjointed letter.

"I have so many things to tell you that I don't know where to begin.

"What are you most interested in?

"To know what kind of place I am in.

"Kiki and Brigitte are--"

What are you waiting for?

You can carry on reading.

As if I didn't know this letter is from Nicole.

Anyway, I am not interested.

I am off.

You stopped at "Kiki and Brigitte are."

"Kiki and Brigitte are amazing.

"On the recommendation of a friend, I started--"

What has she started?

It is my daughter.

I have the right to know.

I am listening.

Hurry up, I am in a rush.

"I started my acting lessons

"with one of the greatest teachers in Paris."

Oh, marvelous.

There you are, relishing her every word?

What proves she is telling the truth?

She is lying.

And you, Georges. You are from the new generation.

Placid and trusting.

She has been gone for three weeks and you stay put.

In my time...

I am getting carried away, I shouldn't.

I am old, Georges.

I don't understand anything to these stories.

Do as you want.

I cannot leave.

I am prisoner of the children of others.

"I have to play the scene where Celimene

"is having a discussion with Alceste

"who accuses her of coquetry."

"I am not scolding.

"But your humor, madam, gives any and everyone too easy access

"You have too many lovers Besieging you

"a thing I can't endure."

"And must you hold me guilty of my lovers?

"How can I hinder men from liking me?

"And, when they come to pay me pleasant calls,

"Ought I to take a stick and drive them out?"

Enough.

It is better.

You act for pleasure, Nicole.

But I would like it if it was for ours too.

You recite, my girl.

We cannot sense Celimene's intentions.

You must look like you are making it up.

Inventing Moliere is not easy.

Thanks for the info. Bring it to life then.

Listen to me, all of you.

Great public audition,

the 15th of next month, in three weeks' time.

Great directors will attend. They are coming for me.

I hope it can be for you too.

Every year they hire students.

So I will introduce Colette Berger,

Fernand Davenne, Jacqueline Octebise,

Cathy Klein, Lucien Pechard,

Evelyne Rousseau, Jeannette May,

these are the most ready.

No comments, please.

Goodbye, my children, thanks, see you tomorrow.

You are lucky.

Were you not chosen?

No, my mom is going to tell me off.

She always says I don't put myself forward.

What must you do to get help?

Be famous and then, everyone helps you out.

Master, I would like to audition too.

I refuse.

It would not be doing you a favor.

You are not ready.

You get all your charm from not being ready.

I only ask to work.

You all want to go too fast. You especially.

No. You need to take private lessons.

Could you, master?

Yes, but it's too expensive.

Let's see next year.

No, it is so important.

I will manage, I promise.

Private lessons are paid in advance.

"That design which I have formed, to flee from all mankind,

"Into my desert, where I've vowed to live."

Hello? Good evening, Gilbert.

You are not easy to reach.

Yes, Savalier, obviously I get it. I never see you anymore.

As I always think about you,

you are always on my mind.

I have very good news to tell you. Very good.

What?

A role?

It is marvelous.

Tomorrow in Billancourt. I will be there.

I cannot, I am in bed.

You are not angry at me?

You are the best of friends.

That way I will be able to pay Savalier.

-Lots of love. -Same.

Goodbye.

-Thanks. -Oh thanks.

I warn you, it is an extra's role. Three lines to read and it is over.

As long as it is cinema,

she will be overjoyed.

I see what you are doing.

I want this girl.

She doesn't look that easy.

-The charm of difficulty. -You bet.

Cheers to difficulty.

Yes, yes.

What is it?

I would like to speak to Miss Nicole Noblet.

She is not here, she has gone out.

Sorry, can you tell me when she will be back?

What do you want?

I come from ChГўteauneuf and I wanted--

-Are you Georges? -Yes.

Come in then.

How did you guess?

Nicole often talks about you.

Very often and very nicely.

-Is that true? -Of course.

Please it down. Excuse the mess.

I am Brigitte, a friend of Nicole's.

So, Nicole lives here?

Yes, that is her bed.

We set it up as best we could. And every night before going to sleep

Nicole takes us on a little tour of ChГўteauneuf.

Does she work?

A bit, you know it is not that easy.

I guessed as much.

She is too proud to admit it.

I did well to come and get her.

Did you let her know?

No, it happened so fast.

When will she be back? I would so like to take her back with me.

I don't know.

She is at the studio and it depends on the shooting.

She will probably be back quite late

but come back in the evening, you can be sure to find her.

I will drop her a note. She will be glad.

No, don't tell her anything.

Let me surprise her.

As you wish.

Goodbye.

It is long. Let's hope it won't be a disaster.

She has three lines to say.

It depends.

Hey, hello, Gilbert.

Have you lost my telephone number?

No, it is just I am very busy at the moment.

Always the lonely heart, misunderstood?

Leave my heart alone.

-Virot. -Yes.

You know, old man, it is not bad at all.

It is even good, she speaks right, she has style.

If I had known, I would have given her a better role.

Anyway,

Mr. Carles, the top hat.

Gilbert, it is the best day of my life.

I knew it. We will celebrate tonight.

It is a good idea.

Let's all meet at home, alright?

Let's drink to the future starlet.

Long live Nicole.

A little bit for everyone.

I did learn my lines but in front of the camera,

impossible to get a word out.

It happens to everyone.

Fortunately, it came back fast.

You were perfect.

She was perfect, get another bottle.

Go and get another bottle.

There is one being chilled over there.

It is true, you were very good. People really liked it at the studio.

One of these days, you will become a great starlet

and when you see me you won't speak to me.

Gilbert, you have the wrong idea about me.

I will always remain as I am.

You have done so much for me.

-So, let's kiss. -Oh yes.

No, no, not like that.

Georges.

Georges.

Georges.

Georges.

Georges.

Georges, let me explain.

We are celebrating the start of my career.

He is a colleague.

A friend who got me a first role.

You show your gratitude by kissing him on the mouth?

-Enough acting. -Georges.

Be quiet.

You are drunk, like all the others.

But I swear it is a misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding or not,

I saw you. I will always see you like that.

Georges, I beg you. I beg you.

To think I trusted you.

Don't say that, listen, Georges.

No. It is over, you hear me? I don't ever want to see you again.

You have become a little hooker.

Georges.

Georges.

What happened? Did you have a fight with Georges?

Leave me, it is over with Georges.

Tell me what happened.

-Where are you going? -To see her.

She is with her fiancГ©, leave them alone.

We can talk things out.

Don't get involved.

It is absurd.

Now, you must do something.

Go and find Georges immediately.

No, it is over.

Nothing is over when you love each other.

Everything will be fine.

You won't let a boy like Georges go because of this job.

He gave you a little role,

but tomorrow, you will do like the others.

Keep ringing doorbells.

Call 100 times, bother people.

Do you still believe all the hype about the movies?

A young girl walks down the Champs-Elysees,

a great filmmaker goes by, sees her

and just gives her a great role.

These things happen.

Yes, but in fairy tales.

No, come into my room.

Leave us alone, please.

You know, I am not very smart.

I see it is not enough to be pretty to make it in the movies.

There are lots of pretty girls in Paris.

Look at me.

I didn't think I was too bad.

Here.

In a movie, I stood in for the starlet.

Do you recognize her?

For which scene?

The one where she gets spanked.

My career is pretty.

If you think that is how I will become famous.

Every time an artist refuses to show her derriere,

they come and get me.

Then they call on my talent.

Because I have not yet had a chance to show anything else.

How flattering, right?

Obviously, it is income.

But for how long yet?

Because even in that line of work,

there is also competition.

It is not enough to have talent.

People also have to believe it.

How do you succeed? Through connections?

No. Some people are not serious.

Those who promise everything and give nothing.

And then there are serious people.

But these never promise.

Nicole, believe me,

if I had like you a boy who loves me,

I would beg him to keep me.

Nicole, I advise you to leave.

Go and find Georges.

No. Anyway, it is over with Georges.

I won't go back home until I make it.

Nicole.

I must say something.

I am sorry. It is all my fault.

When I took you in my arms earlier, I lost my mind.

I want you to know one thing,

you will never be alone in Paris.

Whatever happens,, I will always be there.

Whenever you want.

Thanks, Gilbert.

Georges.

Georges.

I know you came home late and you didn't come to ours.

What is going on? Did you see Nicole?

I am so impatient. Is she in good health?

Yes.

-Is she working? -Yes.

-So, everything is fine? -Absolutely.

Look at me, Georges. Are you hiding anything?

-She is not sick? -No.

I am her mother, tell me the whole truth.

I can feel this trip did not go as you had hoped.

That is my business.

I realized I had become an obstacle in her life.

Did you fight?

It is probably nothing serious, a lovers' tiff.

Rest assured, she will succeed.

"If you forbid him expressly in a little letter,

"a letter holds much power.

"I don't have the time to start over."

It will be my turn right after.

Don't worry,

you have to rise to the occasion, the Elysee and Fouquet's are here.

"No one, madam."

"That what I do is from pure friendship."

"Oh that's very plain, Love wears quite a different aspect."

"Yes indeed, pure friendship!

"But I fear you'd be disheartened by hardship"

"You should take fire. Remember the same wind that blows out a light,

"Will blow up embers, and we are just like embers."

Nicole, I just came between two appointments.

I cannot stay.

I just came to say, "Break a leg!"

Thanks.

Saying "thanks" brings bad luck.

-Whose turn is it? -Nicole Noblet.

She has not yet paid for her last private lessons.

I will teach her a lesson.

Nicole Noblet. It is your turn.

Silence.

Go on, my girl.

"Madam, will you allow me to speak plainly?

"I'm far from satisfied with your behavior."

"So it was to scold at me, apparently,

"That you were so kind to bring me home?"

"I am not scolding.

"But your humor, madam,

"Gives any and everyone too easy access into your heart.

"You have too many lovers Besieging you.

"A thing I can't endure."

"And must you hold me guilty of my lovers?

"How can I hinder men from liking me?

"When they come to pay me pleasant calls, ought I to take a--

Thanks.

She is terrified.

I am sorry to have made you waste time

but we will talk about this girl again next year.

I am sure she will surprise us.

-Whose turn is it? -Odette Pechard.

Odette Pechard.

Sorry, Nicole.

Nicole.

I worked day and night for this audition.

I was so hopeful.

Now everything falls apart.

What a sadist, doing his number on you.

He could have chosen another but nobody is as good as Nicole.

-Nicole, I wanted to say-- -Thank you.

No, I found you impressive.

I will prove it to you,

do you want to join my troupe?

I don't need pity.

I mean it, Nicole.

We perform in community centers, city halls, in the suburbs.

For a real public.

The theater is like religion for me.

When you have the faith, you can shine anywhere.

Thanks, Serge. You give me strength.

We start rehearsals next week.

Serge.

"Could beauty, my lord, have better commerce than with honesty?

"Ay, truly, for the power of beauty will sooner--"

I am starving.

You are right, I will cook them.

-With what? -Water and salt.

Is there nothing left? There must be something.

Some noodles.

My admirers send me flowers.

They should send cans instead.

Children, look at this suitcase.

It is the best day of my life.

I have met the man of my dreams.

I am leaving with him.

Producer or director?

He makes Marseille soap.

I met him a few days ago.

Since then, we have gone out a few times together.

He is a marvelous boy, he says everything he thinks.

I will spare you the detail. And he loves me.

Wait for this.

For the first time of my life, I am in love.

What about the movies?

Over, over, yes, over.

Well no, Pierre is so nice

that for me, he will make a movie.

-You are kidding. -Yes, a commercial.

I will get my revenge.

I will be on-screen. People will see my face.

And I will speak.

Obviously, it will be during the interlude.

People will be eating ice cream

but it doesn't matter, but for my farewell to cinema

I will get a close-up.

I can't believe it. I am so happy.

Not as much as me, I am so happy.

What a charming boy, you know.

We'd have given you a bridal gift, but...

I forgot.

I got paid an advance of 30,000 bucks. Let's share.

-Oh no. -We will give it back one day.

You will give it back when you make it.

It's a loan.

Now that I won't be here, it will be easier.

I must rush, he is picking me up in one hour.

One thing bugs me. It is leaving you two.

Don't worry, you will come back and see us.

Yes, obviously.

When I come back, I will introduce you to Pierre.

What a marvelous boy.

In the end, she is right.

Success is not enough, being happy is the true goal.

She already is.

It will be strange for me her no being here.

For me too.

Let's not get sentimental. Go and see the concierge.

Pay the rent, the gas and the electricity.

I will deal with the rest.

Tonight, we will have a nice blowout.

You see why important business takes place in great restaurants?

Optimism is a question of menu.

It is good.

3,525 francs, my, oh my.

Cover, 400 francs, butter, 300 francs.

That is the price of half a pound of butter.

425 francs for service.

How cheap. Pay, I will pay you back.

-I don't have any money. -You don't?

I gave 9,800 francs to the concierge.

-I have 300 francs. -Me, a bit less.

Careful, the owner is looking.

He could have us arrested.

What do we do?

I have an idea. Call Gilbert.

You are right.

Hello?

Where are you?

You are having fun.

I am sorry, I cannot come,

I am with Grandval, a very important producer.

Come, I will introduce him to you.

Are you coming? Good...

Gilbert cannot come. I need to go.

Please come with me.

I cannot.

The manager will never let us both leave.

I need to stay here as a hostage.

An Armagnac, please.

An Armagnac?

Wait for me.

-An Armagnac. -Again?

I would like to close.

I am just missing about 3,000 francs.

3,000 francs out of 3,525?

And before the Armagnacs?

Yes but my friend went to get them.

I let you have the rest on credit.

It will force you to come back. I would have offered you double that

but my wife is watching.

Nicole, at last.

-Did you see Grandval? -No but...

He was in a rush, he could not wait.

Never mind. Gilbert, we need 3,000 francs.

We had dinner and got the math wrong.

-It is fine, come in. -The taxi is waiting for me.

-He will wait. -What about Kiki?

I will call the restaurant immediately.

You make me laugh being so trusting.

Another 3,000 lost.

If you let all the pretty customers not pay

we will soon be broke.

Her husband will come and pay.

I doubt it.

Hello?

Yes, it is me, Marius.

It is you, Mr. Gilbert. How are you?

What? That person has already left.

That is the girl's husband on the telephone.

She didn't look like she had a husband.

And?

I will come tomorrow to settle the bill.

Ciao.

-Lucky about the bother. -Thanks.

You thought, "Gilbert is nice,

"Gilbert likes me."

And you are right. He likes you a lot.

Even far more than you think.

Sit down.

I don't want to bother you. I need to go.

You have time for a drink. Whisky?

No, thanks.

A record then.

I have heaps, at least they don't hurt your head.

It depends on the music.

Rest assured, I only have gentle music.

Now, sit down.

-Nicole. -Yes?

You don't know enough to trust me

and you think I spend my life having fun in nightclubs.

But as soon as I can come home,

I do.

I don't really like the life I lead.

I always look like I am joking but in fact, I am not happy.

Gentle music is making you melancholic.

I have a beautiful life.

Let's talk about friends.

The best friends are those who do not test you.

Regarding women,

your life is not short of them.

There are many and none.

If you had wanted, Nicole,

but you didn't trust, it is a shame.

Because for you

I could have become a man, a different man,

with a goal.

To make you happy.

Gilbert,

you can't say such a thing to a girl who is on her own.

All alone. And without courage.

Even when you mean it?

Let's dance.

Music.

You in my arms.

The smell of your hair.

When you are all alone despairing about everything,

someone knocks at the door,

you hesitate to answer,

you open,

happiness comes in.

Nicole, I was worried, I waited for you.

Did you stay at Gilbert's until now?

Yes. You know, Gilbert,

no one knows him really. It is not possible.

He is a boy with a heart.

But he hides it well.

Oh no, my little Kiki.

If you knew how different he is at home.

He is so alone.

And he doesn't like the life he leads at all.

So he plays a role like many people in this profession.

Go to bed.

Look at me.

You are very pleased, I bet you did something silly.

Gilbert.

Anything I could tell you now, it is too late.

Sleep. Don't forget you have rehearsal tomorrow.

"Can you not hear anything?"

"Nothing, only what we are saying."

"Look.

"Look at how he is walking away.

"It is a father, same as when he was alive.

"Look.

"He steps through the door."

"Your brain is making all this up.

"This bodiless apparition is one of the visions that--"

No.

It is unbearable, you keep smiling.

-I am not smiling. -You are.

You are the queen.

You have seen the ghost and you show your teeth

as if you wanted to sell toothpaste.

I assure you, Serge, that I am not smiling.

It is insane. You all have hang-ups about me.

Who fault is it?

No one forced you to do advertising, did they?

If I had to survive on this, I'd end up playing the ghost.

We do not play to earn a living.

A true actress would rather starve.

A true actress.

You all dream of being renowned? I am.

If that is what bothers you, just say it.

for the love of acting

but if I have to get scolded as well, get someone else.

Don't get angry.

There is no point in fighting.

Stay.

Forget it, come and rehearse.

It is over for the rest of you, see you tomorrow.

Careful with the costumes.

Hi.

Serge, can't we rehearse act two again?

No, you are perfect. I will work a bit with Jacqueline.

Thanks, Serge.

Goodbye.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

Let's start again.

Start again from "Your brain."

"Your brain is making all this up."

Martine Carole, Christian Jacques...

I forget.

Sorry, excuse me.

Miss. Miss? Are you looking for someone?

I am meeting Mr. Gilbert Arnaud.

He has not arrived, miss.

I am sorry. You are not a member of the club

so please could you wait upstairs.

Thanks.

Miss?

If you want to have a drink with me, we will wait together.

Please.

Am I bothering you?

You are, awfully. Sit down.

-Whisky? -Yes.

-MaГ®tre d'hГґtel, one scotch. -Yes, sir.

It is the first time that I see you here. Are you an actress?

I am trying.

Movies?

I have done something.

What about the theater?

I am rehearsing Hamlet with Serge Barrois' troupe.

I hope to continue in the movies but it is hard.

I know, especially for children your age.

Producers want famous people and when one is famous,

one is no longer your age.

Do you work in this field too?

Yes, I do.

That is me.

Mr. Gilbert is asking for you.

-Excuse me. -Please.

Miss.

Hello, yes, Gilbert?

Ah, you are in a meeting?

Yes, I am very busy. I cannot come.

Yes, me too, I am so sorry.

I cannot leave right now.

I hope to see you soon.

I think of you. A lot.

Of course.

Tomorrow, here at seven o'clock.

I will be there, my darling. Goodbye.

Lots of love.

If you knew how lonely I am in life.

-Has that gentleman left? -Yes.

But he asked me to give you his card.

He expects you at his place, tomorrow at five o'clock.

-Mr. Fournier. -Yes.

The great director?

Let's say, the top one.

Wow, I had no idea.

If you want, go, but I warn you, he auditions on the sofa.

I am old enough to defend myself.

If you are not back in ten minutes, I know what I have to do.

You are very punctual. It is good.

Come in.

Come in.

Please.

Let me introduce you to Miss Noblet. My wife.

Madam.

Coste, the famous screenwriter.

Miss.

-Mauranges, my dialogue writer. -Pleased to meet you.

Sit down, miss.

I wanted to introduce you to my collaborators

as I may have something for you in my next movie.

But let me warn you immediately.

It is more of a possibility than a certainty.

So don't hold your breath.

A sliver of hope will be enough.

Miss Noblet is rehearsing Hamlet with a troupe of young actors.

Which role?

Ophelia, we start on the 17th in Bois Colombe.

Forgive this little test but it is necessary.

Please.

Sir, my friend told me she'd be here.

I really must speak to her, what has happened is awful.

Her grandmother fell down the stairs.

Straight from the eighth floor.

She landed at the concierge.

She has been taken to hospital. It is awful.

Come in then.

My poor child, your grandmother needs you.

She has just had a flying accident.

Mind you, it is true.

Nicole can stay if there is no rush.

I knew I used to have a bad reputation.

You fixed that up.

I see I still have it despite all this time

and you have no idea how pleased I am about it.

It was hammed up. You overdo it.

Actually, the test had ended.

I just need to take your address.

22 Girardon Street.

Goodbye, madam.

-Ladies and gentlemen. -Sir.

Sir.

-Thanks for being brave and coming. -Good night, sir.

It is funny but you are nothing like your legend.

If I was like it, it would no longer be a legend.

-Forgive me once again. -Please.

What time is it?

5:20 p.m.

I need to go, I am seeing Gilbert at seven o'clock.

I almost did not come, I have so much work.

No thanks, I am not staying.

What, you are not staying?

I was excited to be spending the evening with you.

The photographers are waiting for me, we need to get De Sica.

The great Italian film director, he arrives tonight.

Yes, I read that but they said it was for next Saturday.

That is what the papers said to avoid the autograph hunters.

-When is Hamlet? -Tomorrow in Bois-Colombe.

I will come and see the show

and I will wait for you at the end. Good night.

-Don't you kiss me? -Not here, no. Good night.

"Remove that body.

"This sight belongs to the battlefield.

"But here it is out of place.

"Set up a room in his honor."

She can play one of the three girls.

You're right, she's special.

What shall we do? Tell her?

No, not yet.

You never know, I would not like to get her hopes up.

Did you see? Fournier was in the room.

If he did not come see me, then he had no praise for me.

Not at all, you were very good.

Wasn't she?

It is fantastic, you gave it a tone, a momentum.

Everyone followed suit in fact.

It was an excellent show.

Thanks for the compliments.

It would be churlish of us not to.

Especially as it is the only benefit of the night.

You bet.

We won't even cover the costs, but that is my own business.

The main thing is to continue.

We must start another play. Alright?

Yes.

You are nice.

You will see, success will come.

It might be the night when we least expect it.

As always, we will have played with all our heart.

And we will be triumphant.

We only know great actors when they are famous.

But no one knows their disappointments.

So, we continue hand in hand?

Yes.

I knew I could count on you.

Theater is friendship.

Well,

I have a job waiting for me. You have to earn a living.

Hurry up, Nicole, don't forget your Gilbert is waiting.

I searched for you in the room but I did not see you.

-I have just arrived. -It was not nice.

Please, I almost did not come at all.

Don't be angry. I am so happy you came.

So, did it go well?

Ten people clapping don't make much noise.

Obviously.

Hamlet in the suburbs played by beginners draws no crowds.

I warned you, you are wasting your time.

The issue is that we were meant to share the takings.

And we don't even cover our costs.

I'd help but the franc is plummeting.

I am not asking for anything.

I will try and help you out anyway.

Go and see the current movie productions.

Cinema Durce,

Bernard Fancel and Lefni Wagram.

Say I sent you, they should have something.

I hope so.

I so need work.

Fortunately, Kiki is doing OK.

She got a little role she is shooting outdoors.

I am all alone tonight.

Can you take me home?

I can stay for half an hour.

My darling,

I am so happy.

-I have not seen you much recently. -No recriminations, please.

I feel so alone when you are not here.

That is Paris life, I have work, little girl.

Is it only work?

What do you think it is?

I cannot spend my life listening to your sorrows.

My friends will steal all my business.

Paris is a jungle.

Do I know it.

Obviously, everyone has their own troubles.

Only when you like someone, you keep them to yourself.

But Gilbert, what is the point of loving?

Loving, in silence. Because words, you know...

But without intimacy, without confiding,

kisses are so little.

Do you not like it when I kiss you?

I do,

only I need to confide in you

to feel less lonely in this great city.

Try and understand me.

I am trying,

I think you are not made to live here.

Gilbert,

you wouldn't say that if you loved me a bit.

Because I don't love you.

Repeat it.

I like your eyes,

when you are in my arms, I forget all my worries.

Me too, I feel good.

-Gilbert, -No, no, don't say anything.

We are here all alone, you and I, nothing else matters.

That is happiness. True happiness.

Mr. Pierre Dumoulin, please.

Is this scheduled?

Mr. Gilbert Arnaud told me to go and see him.

He is busy.

I will let him know.

Gilbert is starting to annoy me.

Every day he sends me people. The girl who just left and you too.

-I have had enough. There is nothing. -You could see them.

No, no.

EXTRAS EVERYTHING IS CLOSED

Did you not see the sign?

We are shooting, miss. Come back in eight days.

Too late. You should have come eight days ago.

Anyway it is over.

I regret, but I don't have anything.

How can I help, miss?

Sir, Odette Meunier told me you were looking for someone.

Yes, absolutely.

I have met you before.

You have changed your mind.

Unfortunately, I already have too many photos now.

I won't be able to be very generous.

It doesn't matter.

Well,

come in through here.

Get ready.

You know the way.

Let's go, the girl must have undressed.

Police.

-Where is the girl? -Sir.

Don't let anyone in.

Get dressed.

I am not doing anything wrong.

-Nude. -Nude is chaste.

At the Louvre, the museums, paintings are as nude as my model.

Last time I was fined 300,000 francs.

To pay it, I must continue.

Alright, we will give you a nice little darkroom.

Hurry up.

Nicole Noblet,

born on January 1st, 1940 in ChГўteauneuf.

Aged 17.

I will pass it on to juvenile squad, who will tell your parents.

No, do anything you want.

But my parents must not find out.

What is your father's profession?

If you refuse to cooperate, I will do an investigation

and I will find out anyway.

What do they do?

Police chief, I beg you.

The ChГўteauneuf precinct, please.

Well.

My father is a headmaster.

Are you not ashamed?

You, a headmaster's daughter,

arrested while posing for photos of a special kind.

Are you unaware?

Do you know where this little joke is leading to?

I had no money, no work, I was at my wits' end.

I was hungry.

I needed to continue fighting

to prove my parents I could make it in the movies.

I thought that by winning a competition, I'd make it

but today I had no idea what I was doing.

Police chief, I beg you.

I swear,

it is the first and the last time

but my parents must not find out.

I beg you.

Punish me, but they mustn't find out.

I beg you.

Oh dear. You are as dumb as the others.

You believe all the nonsense you read.

You should be discouraged immediately.

Only no one does it.

It would be too easy.

Leave, I don't want to hear about you again.

Or the file stays here.

And you know what to expect.

Now go home.

Immediately.

Here,

go and have a sandwich.

No, thanks.

Is it you? What do you want?

Gilbert,

if you only knew, I am unhappy.

And?

I am very unhappy.

I am sorry to hear it but everyone has troubles.

Can I come in?

Come in.

Tell me what you want, I am busy.

I only ask one thing.

Let me stay by your side.

Tonight is not possible, I was getting ready to go out.

Don't abandon me.

Nothing is more annoying than a crying woman.

Don't get angry.

You see, it is over.

I don't know where else to go.

Kiki is away

and I have no one.

Only you.

I am telling you it is not possible.

Tomorrow, if you want.

It is tonight that I have had enough.

You owe me that.

I owe nothing, absolutely nothing.

Of course, I am bumbling.

Tonight you are out of luck. So be nice, leave me.

You can allow me that. One moment.

After I will go, I promise.

You don't get it.

Now you get it.

Asshole.

Sir, an emergency.

She is not looking great.

-Is the intern still here? -He is resting.

Go and get him.

Alright.

No rest for the wicked tonight, what is going on?

-What happened to her? -Car accident.

You did well to call me.

We must rouse her.

Maybe it is an internal hemorrhage.

Take her blood pressure every hour.

Carry out a whole blood cell count urgently.

Then bring her up to my ward.

Miss, does Miss Nicole Noblet live here?

Yes why? Has something happened to her?

A car accident.

-Serious? -Yes.

-My God. -Her family must be told urgently.

She was taken to Boucicaut hospital.

I will do so immediately.

Hello? I have a telegram.

For Indre-and-Loire, ChГўteauneuf.

Mr. Georges Bertrand.

The state of shock continues.

I don't see why she doesn't improve after the blood and adrenaxyl.

Inject another vial.

Doctor, this gentleman would like to speak to Miss Noblet.

-Are you a relative? -Yes, how is she?

She is in a state of prostration that is ongoing and worrying.

-I would like to see her. -It is impossible.

I beg you. A few seconds only.

Alright. Come in.

Nicole.

My little Nicole.

I beg you.

You must live.

I want you to live.

Answer me.

Nicole.

You must leave now.

No, I don't want to.

Come back tomorrow. Let her rest.

Nicole Noblet, no one knows her.

We assure you she is very good.

Alright. If you insist.

If the director takes the responsibility,

the producer agrees.

Thank you for your trust.

You can imagine I did not decide at random.

Call Miss Noblet immediately.

Yes, sir.

Nicole,

I did not come to scold you.

Everything is my fault.

I should never have abandoned you in Paris.

Nicole.

I have forgotten all that could tear us apart.

I am sorry.

Georges.

If you only knew.

No.

I don't want to know anything.

Mommy.

Your parents know nothing.

Come in.

Finally, they let me in.

You scared me so.

Are you better now?

Thanks, my little Kiki.

I am very well.

Listen, Nicole, I have some important news for you.

I need to tell you.

Fournier is giving you a major role in his movie.

So if you want,

you just have to sign.

No, Kiki.

When I saw you two, I knew you would say no.

I am very pleased for you.

Visit us in ChГўteauneuf.

Of course.

I need to go now.

I am shooting this afternoon. Four lines.

No glory yet, it will come.

The movies are my life.

-Bye, Nicole, see you tomorrow. -Bye.

-Goodbye, sir. -Goodbye, call me Georges.

Good luck.

THE END

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