Hercule, a young peasant, inherits a Parisian newspaper with a large circulation. The editor-in-chief, Vasco, takes advantage of his ignorance to make corruption prevail. But Hercules gradually realizes the role that we make him play.
Fernandel
as Hercule Maffre
Gaby Morlay
as Juliette Leclerc
Jules Berry
as Vasco
Pierre Brasseur
as Bastien
Henri Crémieux
as Bajoux
Édouard Delmont
as Maffre
Nane Germon
as Miette
Vincent Hyspa
as Cahuzac
Robert Pizani
as First brother Riquel
Henri Poupon
as Boeuf
Jean Tissier
as Third brother Riquel
Charles Dechamps
as Second brother Riquel
