

Plot Summary
The struggles of a small business owner come to light in this film by director André Cayatte. The proprietor of a fabric shop, M. Baudu faces stiff competition when a department store moves in across the street, the first of its kind in 1860s Paris. On top of the stresses associated with the rival retailer, Baudu’s niece and two nephews take up residence with him after recently being orphaned. The niece, Denise Baudu, sees the writing on the wall for her uncle’s business so she takes a job as a shop girl with his competitor and despite her success the decision does not register well with the family.
Full Cast & Characters

Michel Simon
Baudu

Albert Préjean
Octave Mouret

Blanchette Brunoy
Denise Baudu

Suzy Prim
Madame Desforges

Juliette Faber
Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman

Huguette Vivier
Clara Prunaire, saleswoman

Santa Relli
Geneviève Baudu, Baudu's daughter

Catherine Fonteney
Aurélie L'homme

Jacqueline Gauthier
Pauline Cugnot, saleswoman in the lingerie department

René Blancard
Jules Colomban, Baudu's clerk

Georges Chamarat
Inspector Jouve

Pierre Bertin
Gaujean, fabric supplier
Director & Crew
André Cayatte
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 8 votes.
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Shop Girls of Paris was directed by André Cayatte and released in 1943.
How long is Shop Girls of Paris?
Shop Girls of Paris has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1943-07-20
- Status
- Released