Pauline Carton

A charming scoundrel reflects on his exploits, from childhood through to manhood.

Through a series of circumstances and plot twists an enterprising man manages to get away with murdering his wife, even though he cheerfully admits his guilt in court.

After being left for another man by his wife, Charles Bellanger raises his only son to fear and suspect women. Years later, such an education is bearing fruit.

Based on Guitry's own stage play about a sanctimonious fellow who is eventually victimized by his own hypocrisy.