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The Last Penny

1h 30m1946André Cayatte
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Pierre risks being taken advantage of by an agency that sets up financial scams, he escapes thanks to Marcelle, the secretary of the director of the agency, who is a childhood friend. She does her best to keep the young man away from the scams of his boss. However, the director, in love with Marcelle and jealous of Pierre, succeeds in trapping and ruining him. Marcelle will then denounce him to the police, but before being arrested he will kill her.

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What is The Last Penny (1946) about?

Pierre risks being taken advantage of by an agency that sets up financial scams, he escapes thanks to Marcelle, the secretary of the director of the agency, who is a childhood friend. She does her best to keep the young man away from the scams of his boss. However, the director, in love with Marcelle and jealous of Pierre, succeeds in trapping and ruining him. Marcelle will then denounce him to…

Who stars in The Last Penny?

The Last Penny stars Noël Roquevert (Stéfani), Gilbert Gil (Pierre Durban), Ginette Leclerc (Marcelle Levasseur), Fernand Charpin (Colon), Guy Decomble (Richard). The film was directed by André Cayatte.

How long is The Last Penny?

The Last Penny has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1946.

Where can I watch The Last Penny?

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