Business Is Business

The film centers on Isidore Lechat, a nouveau riche man living in a castle in the south of France. He prioritizes business above all else, yet struggles with his attachment to his children. This conflict leads him to engage in an affair with Celeste St. Jean, a friend of his son Xavier.

Lechat's desire to secure his business interests drives him to make a deal involving his son’s debts and a mining operation in French Africa. The narrative explores the intersections of family loyalty and the cutthroat nature of business during this era. With a cast featuring Jack Nelson, Maude George, and Florelle, the film offers a glimpse into the societal norms and challenges of the time.