Amour et carburateur

The film follows Alcide Darbois, a garage owner who inherits wealth and transforms into an industrialist. His success in manufacturing cars leads to changes in his social status, which influences his decisions regarding his daughter's future. Alcide's attempt to arrange a marriage between his daughter Suzanne and the aristocrat Marquis Gaëtan de la Michodière is complicated by Suzanne's love for Bégonia, a worker in her father's company.

As tensions rise, a car racing event becomes the backdrop for resolving the romantic entanglements. The film showcases the intersection of personal relationships with the burgeoning automotive industry in France during the 1920s. With a cast that includes André Alerme, Paulette Berger, and Albert Préjean, this comedy represents the era's unique blend of humor and social commentary, making it a noteworthy piece for collectors of early cinema.