Emilie Cabanne

A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.

Suave French actor Philippe Martin provokes a scandal when, in a darkened theater, he mistakes young Monique for his mistress, Yvonne, and tries to kiss her. Charged with assault, the quick-thinking Philippe claims it's French tradition to do as he did, and is let go. To his surprise, Philippe learns that Monique has paid his fine. As the tabloids exploit the situation, Monique dates Philippe, until a photo appears of him kissing Yvonne.

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.