The Little Thing
1938, French. Directed by Maurice Cloche.
Now that their parents are ruined, Jacques Eyssette and his younger brother Daniel, are driven to fend for themselves. Jacques becomes the secretary of a marquis who exploits him by making him work so hard that his health gets damaged. Daniel, on his part, is hired as a supervisor and Latin teacher in a school in the province. It soon happens that he is in a bad situation too as, after being subjected to repeated harassment, he ends up being fired. Daniel then decides to join Jacques in Paris, hoping to embark on a literary career. Unfortunately, Irma Borel, an actress, sets her sight on him and drags him into a life of vice.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Maurice ClocheDirector
- Robert LynenDaniel Eyssette
- ArlettyIrma Borel
- Janine DarceyCamille
- Fernand CharpinPierrotte
- Aimé ClariondMr. Eysette
- Arthur DevèreBarbette
- Édouard DelmontAbbot Germane
- Robert Le ViganRoger
- Charles LemontierAssistant
- Charles LamyMarquis
- Georges MauloyPrincipal
- Gabrielle FontanMrs. Lalouette
Details
- Released
- 31 May 1938
- Original title
- Le Petit Chose
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Robert Destez
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What The Little Thing is based on
The Little Thing is based on Le petit chose (1868) by Alphonse Daudet.
1868
Le petit chose
By Alphonse Daudet
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The Little Thing runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Little Thing on?
The Little Thing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 May 1938. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Thing?
If you liked The Little Thing, try Another Day, Haute Couture, Like a Son.
Who directed The Little Thing?
The Little Thing (1938) was directed by Maurice Cloche and stars Robert Lynen, Arletty, Janine Darcey.
What is The Little Thing based on?
The Little Thing is based on Le petit chose (1868) by Alphonse Daudet.