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Mam'zelle Nitouche

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Mam'zelle Nitouche (Mamzelle Nitouche) is an operetta by Hervé (composer), Henri Meilhac and Albert Millaud (libretists).

The story is set provincial France sometime in the 19th century. The major character is Denise de Flavigny, a young nun. She discovers a double-life of an organist Célestin, who teaches her music at the convent. He secretly composes popular operettas for his mistress Corinne.

When Célestin sneaks off to the city to witness the premiere of his latest effort, Denise escapes as well. Following a quarrel of Célestin and Corinne, Denise appears on the stage. She nicknames herself Mam'zelle Nitouche. Denise falls in love with Fernand, a handsome young soldier. Both Denise and Celestin are accidentally shipped off to an army camp. A series of coincidences brings happiness to all concerned.

Movie

Mam'zelle Nitouche was made into a 1931 movie, directed by Marc Allégret and a 1954 movie, directed by Yves Allégret.

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