In a busy department store, perceptive young Antione picks up some gloves for his mother. While watching other customers, the boy notices wealthy socialite Edith Maranet unknowingly drop her purse. Young Antoine runs to return the woman's purse, then declines her offer of a reward. Impressed with the boy, Mrs. Maranet contacts his mother with an offer. She will adopt him and provide the boy with the best education money can buy. Believing her son will benefit from a luxurious lifestyle, widow Anne Belot gives up her son.

Au magasin des Trois-Quartiers, une femme richissime perd son porte-monnaie. Gribiche, venu faire une course pour sa mère, jeune veuve de guerre, aperçoit le porte-monnaie au moment où la femme le laisse tomber. Il lui court après pour le lui rendre, et fait ainsi la connaissance de cette femme qui désire adopter un enfant et lui donner une parfaite éducation.

DVD-R has French intertitles with switchable English subtitles. Approx. 111 mins.  See film samples for sound and video quality!