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 | | Conversely, Maréchal (Gabin), who—it is revealed was a mechanic in Paris—is not as cultured, and later in the film is unable to communicate adequately with Elsa (Parlo) in German, and likewise she cannot speak French. |
 | | In fact, Maréchal does not have much in common with those in his class, each of whom have different interests and are not worldly in their views or education. |
 | | For instance, Elsa (Dita Parlo), the German widow, shows photos to Maréchal (Gabin) and Rosenthal (Dalio) of her husband and her brothers who were killed, respectively, at the battles of Verdun, Liège, Charleroi, and Tannenberg. |
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