Each in turn

Robert Montfort is a contented husband whose in-laws refuse to take him seriously, dismissing him as an idle, untalented poet. Encouraged by a colleague, Robert tries his luck on stage at a local nightclub and discovers unexpected applause. Afraid to disappoint his wife Solange and uninterested in upsetting family dynamics, he adopts a secret stage identity, performing nights under the name Jean Rigobert while keeping his daytime life unchanged. Solange grows uneasy about his late absences and her parents push for divorce, convinced of his unfitness. The conflict around reputation, secrecy, and love drives the story toward a reconciliatory resolution without giving away the final twists.

Released in 1951, the film was directed by André Berthomieu and stars Robert Lamoureux, Michèle Philippe, Marthe Mercadier, Jane Marken, and Charles Dechamps. It blends comedy and musical numbers typical of French cinema of the period, relying on performances rather than special effects.

Critical responses have been mixed, reflected in modest audience scores rather than widespread critical acclaim. Reviewers tend to note the lighthearted tone and the film's focus on social perception, marriage, and the contrast between public persona and private life. The musical sequences and Lamoureux's timing often get the most praise, while some critics find the plot predictable.

Within postwar French popular cinema, the movie sits among other musical comedies that gave performers a chance to shine onstage and on screen. It highlights nightclub performance scenes and the comic potential of a double identity, and it helped reinforce Robert Lamoureux's image as a charming comic lead, even if it never became a landmark title.

There are no records of major international awards or notable festival prizes for this picture. It remains a modest, period-specific example of 1950s French musical comedy, mainly of interest to fans of the cast and of light entertainment from that era.