Thanks to a bit of string-pulling by his aunt, Jean du Bois d'Ombelles, a young recruit who has blue blood in his veins, hopes to go through a nice and comfortable military service. Unfortunately he becomes Corporal Bourrache's pet aversion. Nevertheless, against all expectations, Jean ends up taking a liking for military life.
Turlot
Jean du Bois d'Ombelles
Georgette
Le colonel
Mme Blandin d'Ombelles
Solange
La gommeuse
Le caporal Bourrache
Trimballe
La caissière
Muflot
Le préfet