The Man Who Seeks the Truth (1941)

Jean Vernet an unselfish banker feels fine he has a charming mistress Jacqueline a godson Fernand that he took in when he was a child and that he has brought up and cherished ever since a faithful friend Lamblin and an adorable dog But things are not so rosy as they look Adrienne Jeans sister hates Jacqueline and is prepared to do everything to separate the couple Worse it looks as though Fernand has betrayed his godfather by sleeping with Jacqueline To know more about those around him Jean a modern Volpone decides to fake deafness