The story of how the people of Paris cope with the strains and struggles of war, from the siege of the city by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 to the invasion by the Germans in World War II.
Raimu
as Uncle Jules Froment
Michèle Morgan
as Marie Froment-Léonard
Louis Jouvet
as Pierre Froment / Félix Froment
Suzy Prim
as Estelle Froment adult
Renée Devillers
as Gabrielle Froment
Georges Biscot
as Noblet
Colette Darfeuil
as Regular barmaid of the Moulin Rouge
Harry Krimer
as Robert Léonard
René Génin
as Gabrielle's father
Fernand Ledoux
as Mayor
Daniel Mendaille
as Clémenceau
Jean Mercanton
as Alain Froment