"PRISON ENTRY"
Get lined up in rows of four.
- Marcel Manguin - Present
- Jean Chanteloup - Present
- Joseph Leroux - Present
- René Chevalier - Present
- Albert Saulnier - Present
- Maurice Lalouette - Present
- Louis Thibaut - Present
François Charlin
- François Charlin ? - Register number 9416
- Berthier - Present
Step forward
Put your hat back on and come with me.
Enter
- Warden, here is number 11237. - Bring him in.
Berthier, I have some good news for you.
As you may know, your brave behavior during the fire
at the Lanneau trading post
encouraged me to make an official request to remit your double sentence
I have now received your pardon. And I'm very happy about it.
When your sentence is done, in other words in 45 days,
you can return to France. And you will be a free man.
Sir, let me thank you
for all that you have done for me.
Well Berthier, this was what I wanted to tell you.
The roll call is over ?
Yes, warden, it was just finished.
Take Berthier back to his hut.
Another month and I'll be gone !
You must understand that I can't do it. It would be madness.
Risking 5 more years of time when I will be in Paris in 2 months.
Oh, that's just pure rotten luck!
Ah, it's one of those things one has to accept ...
We're not asking for more .. We understand.
Only thing is that this changes the conditions for our plan...
We had confidence in him. And furthermore he's a pal...
The three of us together could carry the boat
While just us two... That's gonna be a though one.
Will take an hour more at best ...
And even if we manage to sneak between two patrols ...
Ah, this ain't the time to start chickening out!
We decided to do this : Now we have to go through with it.
It's too bad. If only we had done this yesterday...
We would have been sailing away.. Goodbye everyone.. But now…
No need to be brooding over this.
We too have a take on this.
You see, even if you wanted to go through with this now...
Well, we don't want to see you risk getting nagged.
The 6000, here, you must win it.
Awright, let's go.
Come on. I'm your man. Gotta hit the head !
Don't get it wrong. Go. Let's make this happen.
Go. Throw away. Hit me.
So, no need to go see Tallardeur.
You'll be there before us, even if we make it.
Come see me at the address I gave you in any case. Don't forget it, OK ?
96, boulevard de la chapelle, The North Star Hotel.
It's burned in here.
I'll be glad to see the two of you.
I'll show you my little girl. My little Lise.
Good Lord ...
I can't believe that it's true.
I can't believe that it's happening. Here she is.
Say, you got a cute little girl.
Let's see.
Oh, she's a knock-out!
- She's sweet, eh? - Oh yeah, she's a looker.
- Let's play! - Deal the cards.
- I'm out. - You're out? - Yeah.
Bah, you'll just pay later, eh?
- You trust me, heh? - Yeah, I trust ya. - Gimme my cards, then.
Thanks
So, deal the cards, better go on.
I'll take care of the dough.
Ah, keep your hands off. You just returned the ace of spades.
Start anew, let's start anew.
Eddie, how about my ace of hearts?
Ah, let me finish it, will ya! You're starting to piss me off ...
You're pissing me off the whole fucking time !
Get this! I need time to finish these hearts...
Dans son petit lit blanc et rose (In her white and pink bed)
Suzette jase en souriant (Suzette sings smilingly)
Elle babille mille choses (She tells her sweet mama)
A sa douce et tendre maman (A thousand things)
Mais chut il faut dormir bien vite (But hush now it's time to sleep)
Nous avons assez bavardé (There has been enough talk)
Faites dodo chère petite (Sweet dreams my little darling)
Car petit père va gronder (Or daddy will start to mutter)
Et tout en berçant la gamine (And while gently rocking the child)
La mère lui chante caline (Her mother tenderly sings)
Ferme tes joils yeux (Close your darling eyes)
Car les heures sont brèves (For hours they are short)
Au pays merveilleux (In the land of wonders)
Au doux pays du rêve (In the sweet land of dreams)
Ferme tes jolis yeux (Close your darling eyes)
Car tout n'est que mensonge (For all is but a lie)
Le bonheur est un songe (Happiness is but a fancy)
Ferme tes jolis yeux (Close your darling eyes)
Dans sa chambre de jeune fille (Now a young girl, Suzette in her room)
Suzette devant son miroir (Is standing before her mirror)
A l'heure où l'étoile scintille (At the hour when the star is tinkling)
Vient se contempler chaque soir (Like she does every night)
Elle admire sa gorge ronde (She admires her round breats)
Son corps souple comme un roseau (Her body is as smooth as a reed)
Et dans sa tête vagabonde (And in her vagrant mind)
Naissent mille désirs nouveaux (A thousand new desires are born)
Laisse-là tes folles idées (Give up those crazy dreams)
Gentille petite poupée (You sweet little doll)
The chorus again :
Ferme tes jolis yeux (Close you darling eyes)
Car les heures sont brèves (For the hours are short)
Au pays merveilleux (In the land of wonders)
Au beau pays du rêve (In the sweet land of dreams)
Ferme tes jolis yeux (Close your darling eyes)
Car tout n'est que mensonge (For all is but a lie)
Le bonheur est un songe (Happiness is but a fancy)
Ferme tes jolis yeux. (Close your darling eyes)
Let's do it a third time, pal. We'll do the chorus once more :
Ferme tes jolis yeux (Close your darling eyes)
Car les heures sont brèves (For the hours are short)
Au pays merveilleux (In the land of wonders)
Au beau pays du rêve (In the sweet land of dreams)
Ferme tes jolis yeux (Close your darling eyes)
Car tout n'est que mensonge (For all is but a lie)
Le bonheur est un songe (Happiness is but a fancy)
Watch out! Get to your places!
Hi, André
So, there really is nothing available ?
Oh, it's like I told you yesterday...
If there is need for a replacement I'll let you know.
Do you know if Robert is back ?
No, no idea.
So, it's still not sure if he succeeded or not.
Good evening, see you tomorrow.
Miss Lise Berthier, please.
But.. she's not home yet.
Well…. I'll wait for her in her room.
- She hasn't said anything about it. - Well, we had an agreement.
Ah. Here you are.
Thanks. Thanks a lot.
What have you done today, my little Lise ?
Oh, not much...
I'll tell you right away.
What about you, anything new?
No, I was at the union, but there's still nothing.
Ah, if we only had 3000 francs, and all our problems would be gone.
I saw Pierre again this afternoon, it would be a great deal for us, you know.
We would have a little house for ourselves with a garden.
We could turn the workshop into a garage.
There are so many cars passing by. We would get by easily, you see.
But the thing is that he must have a confirmation within 48 hours.
What about you ? Me ?
I have been trying to sell two purses after you left me.
But it looks like the customers have lost interest ...
Ah, some people have no luck in life...
Listen, André. maybe it can be arranged...
The 3000 francs, I could get them...
How ?
Tomorrow is Friday. I could ask for them...
- ... get them as a loan. - Lise, you are mad !
We need this money to make a new start,
so that there will be nothing between us anymore...
nothing and nobody...
Am I going to let you ask him for it ?
Never !
Oh well. We must get there somehow.
We'd pay back quickly.
No, no. Lise, stop it.
I won't hear any more talk about him.
Furthermore I want that whole thing to come to an end.
Why is he coming tomorrow ?
You told me that it was to stop.
There's nothing that I would like more.
But it's difficult.
Before I met you, he was very kind to me.
I want it to end, no matter what is takes.
I would do anything rather than..
See you tomorrow morning, my little Lise.
I'm already late, you know.
I'd like to see Pierre about the 3000 francs...
... see if anything could be done.
Paul. My key isn't here ?
Someone showed up, he's waiting up in your room.
Ah...
Today is Thursday, right ?
Yes, it's Thursday.
Lise, Lise, my little Lise!
Dad!
- My little Lise, my little Lise ... - My daddy!
- Lise? - I'm here, dad!
I just wanted to hear your voice.
Oh, you'll hear it more than you like from now on.
Well, all the better!
You'll let me know later.
- Are you hungry? - Oh, very much so !
I still can't believe that it's really true.
What is it ?
Oh, I don't know. Take a look, it's for you.
- Is it for me? But yes, have a look!
- Oh, dad...
- It's been ready for you for quite a while.
- It even has my initials.
- Yes
- I'll serve you, dad.
Thank you. So, you're working as a typist?
Yes.. In Rue de Châteaudun.
And that's working well ? You are happy about it ?
Yes, you know, life isn't very complicated for me.
Don't you want any sugar ?
No, no thanks.
But, tell me: Don't you get bored all by yourself in Paris ?
Well, sometimes I get bored...
And... you're often all by yourself ?
You guessed ?
It wasn't hard to figure out.
He looks like a good boy, he has a nice face.
What does he do for a living ?
Right now he works at the Loulou dance hall in rue Fontaine.
But maybe he'll be doing something else soon...
You must introduce us.
If you love each other, dear children, I'll be the happiest father there is.
Oh, but it's getting very late, my little Lise.
I have to go to Belleville and look for work.
- Already - For sure !
Listen, as you can't have lunch with me,
I'll come and pick you up at the end of the afternoon, OK?
Goodbye, my little Lise.
Goodbye, dad. Good luck.
Hello friend. I'd like to talk with the boss here.
Where should I address myself ?
Go talk with the foreman over there,
the guy standing next to the grindstone over there.
Thanks, friend.
Hold on, I'll close the window.
So, what's wrong, my little Lise?
Tell me right away, what's wrong ?
Tell me !
Tell me ...
Do you remember ?
I told you that my father died when I was a little child...
But that was just because I didn't want you to bring up the issue.
It isn't because I was ashamed,
but because it caused me grief.
Tell me, little lark, tell me...
I'm your big brother.
What's up ?
When I was ten years old,
my father killed my mother in a jealous rage.
Still, he had a big heart.
He wasn't a bad man, but my mother made him so very unhappy...
So they sent him far away. To Cayenne.
My poor little girl.
If I had known, I would have been even more tender to you.
And get this, after I left you last night :
Who do I find when I enter my room ?
My father.
He escaped ?
Oh no.
He behaved very well.
He got pardoned.
I see. That must have stirred you.
The shock has calmed by now.
You must be happy.
Yes, sure.
But I'm not sure how I live my life anymore...
Why? This doesn't complicate your life. On the contrary.
I told him nothing about the way I was living up till just now.
Nor about how I lead my life before that.
I told him I was a typist.
But I'm afraid that he will find out sooner or later.
You haven't told him about me ?
Ah, if it was only you, there wouldn't be a problem.
All night, I was thinking about it:
This garage business, that's what will solve everything.
We need to get those 3000 francs...
But..
We have to, André.
I can't just go on and steal them ...
Yes, that's my whole story Mister Carret.
It's not a complicated one, but no more amusing at that ...
I understand, my unfortunate friend...
How long have you been in Paris ?
This is my second day, Monsieur Carret. I met my daughter yesterday.
That's right, you had a child. What a surprise it must have been ...
Oh yes, she's a grown up now...
So, I said to myself: Got to find some work …
Get back to a normal way of living …
So, just by chance, I'll go see Mister Carret...
Maybe he can give me some good advice.
You have always been so kind to me.
When misfortune struck upon me ...
But my dear Berthier, I knew who you were ...
I had the deepest respect for you, and I haven't changed since.
As for work, I will do more than simply giving you advice :
I'll give you a position here.
Oh, Mister Carret; I can't tell what a joy this is to me.
Obviously, when one returns from down there,
it's not every day you meet people who with a big enough heart ...
… and a man like you who …
Enough of that.. The good life is coming back.
Here. This will help you get back on your feet.
Oh, Mister Carret, it's way too much.
A week's advance would have been enough.
Don't think about it, my dear Berthier,
I'm only too happy to see you again.
I don't know how to thank you, Mister Carret.
See you tomorrow, then.
Your place here awaits you and we have some good work to do.
Goodbye, Mister Carret. See you tomorrow.
You can be sure that motivation won't be lacking.
Goodbye, Mister Carret.
What a wretched shame! You wear yourself out to try to get along
and you don't even manage to get a couple of bills out of it.
Let me see the watch.
Shalom !
Yes, you know what I'm talking about: The creep who robbed me
by buying my tie pin and my cufflinks.
Remember ?
Now, yes : But I don't get it.
He has money.
Remember the small medallions he sold
when I was one day late with my repayment ?
Well, if we play our cards right, he will be paying us back for that.
But, André, we have nothing to propose him.
What about that ?
Are you crazy? My father just gave it to me.
And in any case ... How much would you get ?
50 francs ? 100, maybe ?
No, he's the one who will give us the 3000 francs.
The watch will only be an excuse to get into his flat.
Listen. If you ask him for 3000 francs for this watch,
He will laugh in your face.
No, Lise. He won't be laughing in my face.
Because he will be frightened.
Frightened ?
Because of this.
André !
You don't think that will tickle the guts
of that Shalom geezer ?
But, André, please ...
Play with this, my little lark.
It won't do you any harm. There is no loader.
But in any case it's scary, no ?
Sure it is scary ...
But …
I'll know how to deal with this, my little Lise.
You must understand this : We must have those 3000 francs.
And he will give them to us. We will pay back quickly.
And then, on the roll! Country wedding,
a little house, vegetable garden and a garage, hm ?
You don't agree ? Hurry up, Lise :
Let's go straight away.
Let's go straight away. This will be a pleasant surprise for your father.
Obviously, yes …
André, I'm scared ...
But little Lise, listen, we're running no risk here.
So, get dressed quickly.
Take this.
Ring the bell.
What do you want ?
We want to pawn something.
Come in.
Let me see the object.
Not a bad looking watch.
I would gladly make a little sacrifice,
but I can give almost nothing because of the engraved initials.
Give us 100 francs, Mister Shalom.
Oy vei ! (Oh woe !)
25 francs
Condition of use, 20 % which I take in advance.
Repayment in a month. That's it.
What do you mean, 25 francs ?
I didn't ask you to come here, young man.
Take it or leave it.
Let's go.
I'll give 30 francs, but I'm doing it to please you.
One must do some small favors for one another.
I'll make a receipt. Which name should I put it in ?
Miss Lise Berthier
Here you go.
And the money ?
You'll have it.
André, let's go.
But ...
And for this, you devil, how much would you lend me ?
You have told me twice : "that's enough",
now I know how one must speak to you.
And I need 3000 francs
which you will give me in exchange of this.
I'm not robbing you. If you had it in your hands,
that's the price that it would have for you right now.
3000 francs ?
That's a huge sum, my poor friends.
Make it fast, I need it right away, and at all costs.
Pretty women don't run for free ...
Come on, 3000 francs and I'll sign a receipt.
Ah, rascal ! You have taken me for a mere brat, you wanted 3000 francs…
Lise, his heart has stopped beating … You killed him.
Come, Lise, come with me.
My purse ? There …
Come, Lise, I assure you: We should go up so that we can show ourselves.
I can't André, I can't take any more.
Come
Good evening
Could we eat here ?
It's rather late, but we'll have someone come and take your orders.
Be seated.
You're both eating ?
Yes
What will it be ?
(...) Moineaux
Mmmais yes.
Moineaux, then.
Only one !
Look, "Tuesday" is over there. I'll be back in a minute.
- Hi, how are you ? - Hi.
- I didn't see you when I entered a moment ago.
- You're doing well ? - Yes, thanks.
You know, I am working, as always.
Look, I saw Marcel this morning. - Marcel, yes ?
- Yes, we discussed this business in question the whole day long.
- Good, so it's working out ?
- Oh, I think it's going to work. But it's difficult.
- Remember me, eh ?
- Yes, yes. - What are you doing on Sunday ?
- Sunday ?
- Sunday morning. Don't you want to join me and go to the house ?
No, no, you know I have so much on my agenda these days.
I don't have much time for myself. Excuse me.
- See you soon. - Bye.
I thought that you weren't here.
I knocked on the door three times and you didn't answer.
But what's wrong ? What's up ?
No need to worry, dad. I have a headache.
My poor little girl. You're not having a fever ?
No. Nothing serious.
But your eyes are red. Have you been crying? Why?
I have been so happy since your return.
Listen, little Lise, we suffocate in here.
I'll rent a car so that we can make a trip
and go eat dinner afterwards.
A day like this deserves a little extra, don't you think ?
I don't think I can, dad.
My head is hurting.
We'll go to a pharmacy and you'll get something.
You can't refuse, it would be so nice. Say yes.
Yes, dad.
Give me the time to dress.
Ten minutes, OK ?
Ten minutes exactly by the watch !
Say, my little Lise,
I have some good news:
I found work.
Oh, really ? You must be happy.
Ha ! Guess if I'm happy.
I'll tell you something more soon.
"1 gold watch n. 6137, initials L.B. Pawned 30 fr. Paris 10 Sept. 1930"
Say, Lise. You didn't tell me how much you earn in your job.
How much I earn ?
1000 francs, dad.
And.. Life gets hard by the end of the month, eh ?
Oh, I manage.
You'll need another five minutes ?
Yes, dad.
Eh, well. Wait for me.
I'll go buy some cigarettes.
I'll be back straight away.
I'll wait for you.
Pardon ma'am, Mister Shalom's residence, please.
Third floor, across the yard.
Thank you, ma'am.
How long you were away !
I'm ready. Only waiting for you.
Yes
But, what's wrong ?
If you only knew what I just saw, Lise.
You couldn't imagine.
Oh, you even took the watch with you ...
I even took the watch with me ?
So you know what has happened ?
Dad !
Lise, my little Lise.
I'm not finished, I cannot understand.
Father, spare me. I implore you.
André was with you ?
Yes. No. Yes.
Lise, my little Lise.
My little girl. Lise.
Got to change, got to find the 3000 francs.
No, I'm not scared. I'm not scared.
And what if he learned about it all.
My little Lise.
Where am I ? Oh yes, you are there.
Have they found the corpse ?
Ah, my head is hurting.
Lise, talk to me, tell me everything, I beg of you.
I will understand. I'm here to defend you.
But dad, we didn't want to do it.
You won't understand.
You see, dad ...
When you returned …
Already ! Dad !
No. No.
Let me deal with it.
What do you want ?
Miss Lise isn't there ?
What do you want with her ?
She's expecting me.
Do you know this man, Lise ?
Answer me !
But of course she knows me.
Lise. Today's Thursday.
What have you come for, then ?
I'm afraid that I …
She's my daughter.
Oh, sir, I ...
Get out
Get out !
It's true, what he says ?
Answer
It isn't true that you're a typist ?
So this is the life that you have been leading ?
Oh, dad.
And I who was only thinking of coming back for you.
Ah, she's wonderful, that daughter of mine.
But say, André knew about this ?
He knew about the life you lead ? Yes ?
He's the one who wanted this ? He forced you into it ?
Will you answer me ?
Let me go.
I want to know how you earn your living !
I don't know.
I will settle this.
André ...
He has done nothing wrong.
Only one person has been good to me
... and loved me. That's him.
I couldn't have lived without André.
Stop it. He has been living on your money.
That's not true.
I have always been left to myself with nobody else next to me.
Is it my fault ? Is it André's ?
Whose fault is it ?
You don't dare answer.
I made a mistake. Forgive me.
André, André. Where are you going ?
Stay with your father, Lise. Stay.
Let me do what has to be done.
Dad, don't let him go and denounce himself.
It's the only thing to do.
But he didn't do anything.
I killed him.
What are you saying ?
I did it to defend André.
Shalom was strangling him.
I don't know how it happened.
"When your sentence is done,"
"in other words in 45 days,"
"you can return to France."
"And you will be a free man."
Subs by knappen@KG Special thanks to JM2L