Rigadin et la rosière (1912)

12/04/1912

Overview

This hilarious scene recounts the misadventures of our friend Rigadin, who, due to fortuitous circumstances, has replaced his fiancée, Héloïse Roulan, in her role as rose-dresser. Unfortunately, at the moment of the coronation, the Mayor wants to kiss the lucky lady who must lift her veil and the whole village recognizes Rigadin. Shame and confusion for our unfortunate friend who escapes his critical situation by fleeing. Fortunately, the young fiancée has managed to escape from the prison where she had been locked up by suitors ousted at the price of virtue; she arrives in time to collect the bonus and the laurels and rehabilitate Rigadin.