A runaway from a reform school trained by Professor Aristide to pickpocket. She attempts a sham marriage to escape institutionalization, gets recruited by an Ambassador for a diplomatic theft scheme, and steals a watch from Pierre de Roche. Despite initial manipulative motives, she falls in love with Pierre, navigates jealousy and fake marriages, and ultimately wins his proposal at a reception, securing her freedom and happiness.
Conflict when wife finds photo in watch
Allies for diplomatic scheme
Poses as baron's niece for diplomatic reception
Former student at pickpocket school
Agrees to sham marriage for money
Hires Yves as butler with Roland
The baron manipulates Arlette for his diplomatic scheme
The ambassador manipulates Arlette for his diplomatic scheme
Professor Aristide is Arlette's teacher at the pickpocket school
Develop romantic relationship throughout the film
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