Extenuating Circumstances
Directed by	Jean Boyer
Written by	Marcel Arnac (novel) Jean Boyer Jean-Pierre Feydeau Yves Mirande
Produced by	Jean Martinetti
Starring	Michel Simon Suzanne Dantès Arletty
Cinematography	Victor Arménise
Edited by	Maurice Serein
Music by	Georges Van Parys
Production company	Société Française de Production
Distributed by	Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique
Release date	26 July 1939
Running time	85 minutes
Country	France
Language	French

Extenuating Circumstances (French: Circonstances atténuantes) is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Michel Simon, Suzanne Dantès and Arletty.^[1] It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier.

Synopsis

A retired judge known for his harsh views on law and order, leaves for a seaside holiday with his wife. However just outside Paris their car breaks down and they are forced to spend the night in a hotel which is a notorious haunt for criminals.

Cast

• Michel Simon as M. Gaetan Le Sentencier, 'La Sentence'
• Suzanne Dantès as Mme Nathalie Le Sentencier
• Dorville as Jules Le Bouic
• Arletty as Marie Qu'a-d'ça
• François Simon as La poupée
• Andrex as Môme de Dieu
• Robert Arnoux as Gabriel, the chauffeur
• Jeanine Roger as Gabriel's Girlfriend
• Robert Ozanne as Cinq de Canne
• Georges Lannes as Coup de Châsse
• Liliane Lesaffre as Lontine Le Bouic
• Mila Parély as La Panthère
• Émile Saint-Ober as Coco