The father of Christine Dupont and Martine Dupont, Le professeur Dupont owns a lucrative private clinic. After meeting Le docteur Paul Simay, he offers him co-directorship of the clinic on the condition that he marry Christine, thereby helping establish the marriage that enables Paul's later betrayal.
Armand offers Evelyn a dangerous arrangement when she needs money to maintain the appearance of respectability for Georges. He promises an apartment, clothing, and spending money in exchange for a large sum and future services, tying Evelyn's romantic deception to financial dependence and personal risk.
The dull husband of Christine, whom she leaves to pursue a relationship with André.
Léon is a lawyer who reconnects with Emma later in the story. Their reunion revives her hopes of escape and romance, making him part of her emotional longing for a life beyond her marriage and provincial routine. The summary does not specify what he does in response to her hopes.
Daniel Lecourtois has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Signature works include Les Filles du Rhône, De Grey, un Récit romanesque, There's No Tomorrow. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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