The City of Lights


The City of Lights is a 1938 French drama film directed by Jean de Limur and starring Madeleine Robinson, Daniel Lecourtois, and Claire Gérard. The film's sets were designed by art director Émile Duquesne.

Synopsis

Madeleine Pascard a university student falls in love with the assistant of a doctor, but also attracts the interest of the doctor's son. This leads to conflict between the two. When her own father dies leaving her financially ruined Madeleine has to leave her studies and finds work as a taxi dancer. Her friend, who has lost touch with her, runs into her suddenly one night at the dance hall and reproves her for taking on such work. However the rift is ultimately healed.

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