Alternative title/name for the main detective character.
Albert is a penniless street singer living in an attic room in a working-class Paris district. He falls in love with Pola, shelters her when she feels unsafe, and plans to marry her, but is imprisoned after a thief leaves stolen goods with him. Freed when the thief confesses, Albert survives Fred's challenge and ultimately gives Pola up to Louis.
Son of the contractor who restored the Saint-Alba castle. Married to Hermine in a practical arrangement that Blanche and Hermine treat as a social misalliance. Provides a dowry for his sister-in-law Liliane and secretly supports her desire to choose her own career and spouse. His argument with Hermine over her vanity culminates in him slapping and spanking her, an act filmed and broadcast as a scandal.
A frustrated writer who travels to Tunisia seeking inspiration for his next novel. Alwina fascinates him, and he builds an imagined European adventure around her, presenting her as Princess Tam Tam in his story. The Parisian events are revealed as part of his novel-in-progress, Civilisation, which succeeds; he gives Alwina his Tunisian estate and says she is better where she is.
Fadinard is Helen's fiancé and the central figure in the farce. After his horse damages Anaïs de Beauperthuis's Italian straw hat, he desperately searches for an identical replacement while trying to protect the wedding from scandal. His frantic explanations and persistence finally help preserve his marriage.
Belgian police commissioner known for his intuitive detective methods and calm demeanor.
A methodical Parisian police commissioner investigating a murder connected to the Majestic Hotel.
A Soho crime lord known as Mack the Knife, Mackie persuades Polly Peachum to marry him and leads a gang that steals the props for their mock wedding. After Jenny betrays his presence at the brothel, he is arrested, escapes from prison with her help, and joins forces with Polly, Jeremiah Peachum, and Tiger Brown at the bank.
Octave Mouret is the wealthy, charming owner of the large department store that opens near Baudu's fabric shop. He takes an interest in Denise after hiring her as a saleswoman, showing both professional and romantic interest in her. His store's arrival threatens Baudu's business.
Lucien is a young gangster and Jenny's lover. He rescues Danielle when an over-eager customer molests her at the club, and the two are immediately attracted to each other. He and Danielle plan to move to London; after he tells Jenny he is leaving, Benoit's gangsters beat him, and Jenny visits him in hospital.
A man working with the police to establish the truth about the case involving Hélène Ardouin and Professor Winckler. He grows close to Hélène, making him conflicted between his feelings and his investigative duty. Although Commissioner Calas pressures him to treat her as a suspect, Laurent eventually says he believes she is sincere and cannot continue confronting her that way.
A supportive figure who aids the protagonist in navigating institutional corruption. Contributes to the effort of exposing the truth and protecting allies.
Albert Préjean has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work is anchored in the Maigret (Albert Préjean) universe with 3 titles. Signature works include What a Funny Kid!, The Phantom of the Moulin-Rouge, Cecile Is Dead. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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