Julien Couturier and his wife Louise, a young couple from Auvergne who have come to Paris to try their luck for the first time in their lives, become the owners of the "Café du Cadran" ("Clockface Cafe"). On opening day, they meet the people who will become their clientele. It's a busy place, with regular customers served by two waiters, Jules and Victor. While Julien is comfortable in his role as boss, Louise doesn't quite get used to this urban world, where everything moves faster, especially human feelings. She often misses Marcenait, the village in Auvergne where she and her husband ran the "Café du Commerce". Mr. Luigi, a café customer and violinist who performs at the "Café de Paris", has undertaken Louise's cultural education. He teaches her how to dress and do her hair, while recounting his musical successes and travels, skilfully playing on his undeniable seductiveness...
Bernard Blier
as Julien Couturier
Blanchette Brunoy
as Louise Couturier
Aimé Clariond
as Lugi, le violoniste
Nane Germon
as Jeanne
Charles Vissières
as Victor, garçon de café
Robert Le Fort
as Jules, garçon de café
Félix Oudart
as Gregorio
Pierre Sergeol
as Bianchi, le truand
Robert Seller
as Biscarra , un journaliste
Jean Deninx
as Dumur
Georges Bréhat
as Aubert
Olivier Darrieux
as Achille
