The local building-contractor Martin Roumagnac is fascinated by the fashionable Blanche Ferrand. To impress Blache, Martin presents her with a villa. However, this ruins him financially. Despite Martin's many efforts for the now femme-fatal Blanche, she is not able to chose between him and the rich consul De Laubry.
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
- Studio: Alcina
- Keyword: marriage of convenience, murder, gossip, small city
- Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Jean Gabin, Daniel Gélin, Marcel Herrand, Odette Barencey, Charles Lemontier