In the Mouffetard district of Paris, Jérôme Crainquebille, an affable four-season merchant, is stopped by a police officer and taken to the station, unjustly accused of shouting "Mort aux vaches!" ("Death to the cows!"). When he returns to work after a fortnight's detention, he is ostracized by his neighbors. Lonely, Crainquebille sank into despair and alcoholism. His life in prison seemed sweeter, and his attempts to return were in vain. He owes his salvation to the affection of a local kid.
Jérôme Crainquebille
'La Trogne'
The distinguished tramp
The President
Lawyer
Agent Matra
Dr. Mathieu
Lawyer
Camelot
Mr. Lateigne
Substitute
Abbot
Mrs. Lateigne
The bachelor
Bistro owner
A visitor
'La Puce'
Mrs. Bayard
Keeper
Girl
Lady of the lottery