Monsieur Gentil runs a perfume factory. He is a shy man, bullied by Madame Marthe, the manager, and spurned by Cléo, the young travel agent he is in love with. He 'd rather be a tough guy than a wet blanket and his meeting with Durante, a gangster, will be decisive. Considering him a providential piggy bank, Durante, following the advice of his boss Spinosa, entrusts the" education" of Gentil to two experts, Perrugo and Bersone.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean LefebvreJean Gentil | Jean Gentil |
 Annie CordyMrs. Marthe | Mrs. Marthe |
 Francis BlancheSpinosa | Spinosa |
 Darry CowlPerrugo | Perrugo |
 Georges GéretDurante | Durante |
 Bernadette SternCléo | Cléo |
 Bella DarviAunt | Aunt |
 Henri LambertBersone | Bersone |
 Paul DemangeNot listed | Not listed |
 Jean PanisseNot listed | Not listed |
| DDenise PerrierNot listed | Not listed |
 Roland LesaffreInspector | Inspector |
| CCharles PantoneNot listed | Not listed |