Overview
On his way out of a wedding, a young boy named Peachskin finds a jewel by chance. Bringing it back to its owner, she becomes his benefactress in the years that pass.
Director and cast
- Jean Benoît-Lévy Director
- Marie Epstein Director
- Denise Lorys as Mme. Desflouves
- Maurice Touzé as Peau de Pêche, jeune homme
- Simone Mareuil as Lucie, jeune fille
- Jimmy Gaillard as Peau de Pêche, enfant
- Pierre Lecomte as La Ficelle, jeune homme
- Marcel Carpentier as Le maire
- Blanche Beaume as La mère
- Jack Piera as L'instituteur
- Bisson as La Ficelle, enfant
- Martine as Lucie, enfant
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