The Little Thing
Le Petit Chose
Synopsis
Now that their parents are ruined, Jacques Eyssette and his younger brother Daniel, are driven to fend for themselves. Jacques becomes the secretary of a marquis who exploits him by making him work so hard that his health gets damaged. Daniel, on his part, is hired as a supervisor and Latin teacher in a school in the province. It soon happens that he is in a bad situation too as, after being subjected to repeated harassment, he ends up being fired. Daniel then decides to join Jacques in Paris, hoping to embark on a literary career. Unfortunately, Irma Borel, an actress, sets her sight on him and drags him into a life of vice.
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Robert Lynen
Daniel Eyssette
Arletty
Irma Borel
Janine Darcey
Camille
Fernand Charpin
Pierrotte
Aimé Clariond
Mr. Eysette
Arthur Devère
Barbette
Édouard Delmont
Abbot Germane
Robert Le Vigan
Roger
Charles Lemontier
Assistant
Charles Lamy
Marquis
Georges Mauloy
Principal
Gabrielle Fontan
Mrs. Lalouette
André Numès
Sub-prefect
Jean Mercanton
Jacques Eyssette
Jean Tissier
Mr. Viot
Marianne Oswald
Comrade
Fignolita
'Coucou Blanc'
Ida Presti
Guitarist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Cloche
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Destez
- Original Title
- Le Petit Chose
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Cloche
Robert Destez, Alphonse Daudet
Roger Hubert
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Cloche
Director
Robert Destez
Screenplay
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Thing
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What is The Little Thing about?
Now that their parents are ruined, Jacques Eyssette and his younger brother Daniel, are driven to fend for themselves. Jacques becomes the secretary of a marquis who exploits him by making him work so hard that his health gets damaged. Daniel, on his part, is hired as a supervisor and Latin teacher in a school in the province. It soon happens that he is in a bad situation too as, after being subjected to repeated harassment, he ends up being fired. Daniel then decides to join Jacques in Paris, hoping to embark on a literary career. Unfortunately, Irma Borel, an actress, sets her sight on him and drags him into a life of vice.
Who directed The Little Thing?
The Little Thing was directed by Maurice Cloche.
Who stars in The Little Thing?
The principal cast of The Little Thing includes Robert Lynen, Arletty, Janine Darcey, Fernand Charpin, Aimé Clariond.
When was The Little Thing released and how long is it?
The Little Thing was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The Little Thing based on a book or true story?
The Little Thing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alphonse Daudet".