Having lost his memory due to serving in World War I, Gaston has spent the past 15 years in a psychiatric hospital. Due to his large disability pension fund, several families claim him as their missing son. Gaston is introduced to the Renaud family by the Duchess Dupont-Dufort and her lawyer. The Renaud family attempt to revive Gaston's memory with stories of his past, but he is apalled by some of the things he hears and dislikes the man he is supposed to be.
Directed by Jean Anouilh
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Cast
Pierre Fresnay
Gaston
Pierre Renoir
Georges Renaud
Blanchette Brunoy
Valentine Renaud
Sylvie
Madame Renaud
Marguerite Deval
Duchess Dupont-Dufort
Jean Brochard
Marcel Berthier
René Génin
Vicar
Louis Salou
Maître Uspard
Odette Barencey
Parent
Mercédès Brare
Pierre Brulé
Little boy
Jenny Burnay
Juliette
Marie-Jacqueline Chantal
Léonce Corne
Manservant
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