On the eve of WW-I the French Navy ship Lafayette returns to its Toulon base for one night. There is no shore leave, although wives are permitted to come to a party. The strain of command on the older captain and his new, young wife is very great.

Lottie Corlaix

Captain Corlaix

Lieutenant d'Ortelles

Cmdr. Brambourg

Le Duc

Morbraz

Chief Petty Officer Vincent

Pilot

Karkuff

Fourdylis

Defense Attorney

Tombeau

Dr. Rabeouf

Chief Engineer

Dowager Party Guest

Verguson
January 9, 1932

Lottie Corlaix

Captain Corlaix

Lieutenant d'Ortelles

Cmdr. Brambourg

Le Duc

Morbraz

Chief Petty Officer Vincent

Pilot

Karkuff

Fourdylis

Defense Attorney

Tombeau

Dr. Rabeouf

Chief Engineer

Dowager Party Guest

Verguson
