Théâtre de l’Ante : La Porteuse de Pain

Melodrama mixed with couplets! by Xavier de Montépin La Porteuse de Pain was a triumph in Paris and toured all the “théâtres de province” for years before being brought to the screen. The story of Jeanne Fortier, unjustly accused, who 20 years later regains her freedom and dignity To pity the good guys, to tremble for them, to be revolted by the bad guys, and then finally to see innocence recognized and wickedness punished – isn’t that one of the most pleasant and reassuring things in the world?