Madeleine is the daughter of Émile's old friend Célestin. Arriving in Paris from the country, she receives a place to stay and a job at Émile's silent film studio. She and Jacques grow attracted to each other after his return from military service, but they feel guilty about hurting Émile.
A young woman chosen by Chéri as a marriage prospect, primarily to satisfy his mother's expectations rather than out of personal desire.
Marcelle Derrien has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1946. Signature works include Où sont-elles donc ?, The Unknown N° 13, Impeccable Henri. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.