Henri La Tour, a strolling player, is also a daring adventurer. So, when, after accomplishing a brilliant feat, he is awarded a title by King Louis XV, the Duke of Saint-Sever takes offense at it and challenges Henri to a duel. However, while they fight, a group of Austrian soldiers appear suddenly and the two rivals instantly unite to repel their enemies. Unfortunately, Saint-Sever is mortally wounded and, feeling he is about to die, he entreats his new friend to offer protection to Toinon, his natural daughter, whose life is being threatened...

Credits

Georges LampinDirector

Jean MaraisHenri La Tour

Nadja TillerMirabelle

Eleonora Rossi DragoLa comtesse Malvina d'Amalfi

Cathia CaroAntoinette 'Toinon' de Saint-Sever