Left heartbroken by the death of his beloved wife, a rich banker tries to commit suicide. When he learns from his former maid that his wife was unfaithful, he fakes his own death and comes back under a new identity.

Jean Gabinas Monsieur
Philippe Noiretas Edmond Bernadac, Industrialist
Mireille Darcas Suzanne, Former Maid of Monsieur
Liselotte Pulveras Mrs. Elisabeth Bernadac
Gaby Morlayas Mrs. Bernadac, Edmond's Mother
Gabrielle Dorziatas Monsieur's Mother-in-law
Henri Crémieuxas Monsieur's Father-in-law
Andrexas Antoine, Small-time Crook
Jean-Pierre Darrasas José, Small-time Crook
Jean Lefebvreas Private Detective