The film tells a diverting tale centering on monsieur "Danglard" (Jean Gabin), the proprietor of an elegant Parisian café who finds himself desperately short of money. He's driven by ambition and possesses a dreamer’s spirit; therefore, when he accompanies his belly-dancing lover “Lola” (Maria Félix) to Montmartre, witnessing the original cancan performance sparks an idea: there's still room for that dance in late 19…