

White as Snow
1948-04-28 · 100 min · ★ 6.7
Naive and good-hearted Léon Ménard arrives in Paris, determined to find work in the capital. In a café, he meets Bob, a seedy guy, who helps him to get a job. On cloud nine, the ingenuous young man, does is unaware of how Bob manipulates him. Having become the night concierge of a hotel, the thankful Léon lets Bob and his accomplices get into the pace. Jewels are stolen as a result.When he is accused, Leon refuses to incriminate his "friend". Fortunately, Charlotte, Léon's fiancé, manages to find evidence of Bob's guilt and thanks to a premium paid by the diamond dealer the two lovebirds can buy a grocer's shop and tie the knot.
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- Directors
- André Berthomieu
- Production companies
- Les Productions Cinématographiques
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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BourvilLéon Ménard
Paulette DubostCharlotte Béloiseau
Mona GoyaSuzy Rexy
Pauline CartonMadame Potinel
Frédéric O'BradyVan Golden
Louis FlorencieMonsieur Martin
Charles BouillaudInspector Robillard
Jean DiénerPresident of the Court
Paul FaivrePaul aka Popaul
Harry-MaxInvestigating judge
Gaston OrbalLeader of the orpheon
Alice TissotMademoiselle de Brézoles
Jacques LouvignyMaître Floridor
Albert BroquinLawyer
Pierre FervalAttendant for releases
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