Charlie Chaplin (1951)

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cc 184 everything. The sheet is removed from Marie (now below camera range) and the masseuse rubs and pats her entire body, which is unmistakably outlined in the massage motions. Paulette enters, and also kisses Marie. But in the outer room she warns Fifi — who agrees — not to breathe a word about last night. Then Paulette confides that Pierre has invited her out again, but declares that she is worried about Marie. As Paulette fixes her make-up, Fifi rushes in to Marie. ''What do you think she said? She's going out with Pierre again!" Then she rushes back. The deceit and heartlessness under the honeyed talk of the three girls is beautifully emphasized as it registers on the stony face of the masseuse. Marie, now dressed, telephones Pierre. "What time do we dine tonight?" He replies, "Seven thirty." The girls listen raptly. "Sure you have no other engagement?" asks Marie. "No." Paulette then kisses Marie sweetly. "Well, I must be running along. Goodbye, dear." She departs, exchanging meaningful glances with Fifi. "Remorse and despair control the fate of Jean." He is shown at home loading a revolver, which he puts aside as his mother enters with a bag of biscuits. She offers him some. He refuses. "You look tired, dear. Don't stay out too late," she pleads as he leaves. Marie's apartment. Pierre helps her into her coat. Gaily she puts a flower in his buttonhole. He says: "I don't know which mood amuses me the most." Marie silences him with a hand over his mouth. Even the maid smiles as they depart affectionately. In the street, Jean follows them. Cabaret gayety. Dancing girls float in with balloons. Marie and Pierre toy with a balloon at their table. From the lobby Jean sends a note in to Marie: "I must see you for the last time. J." Pierre, shown the note, exclaims, "Bring him in." The two men shake hands. Affably Pierre seats him beside Marie, gives him a cigarette, lights it for