Georges Vallée

Tobie is a hopeless daydreamer. He always has his head in the clouds, and this inevitably gets him into trouble with his employer. In the end, Tobie loses his job as a fairground performer and sinks into a state of abject despair.

A destitute, drunk woman appears to yearn for the life of a streetwalker.

Popular songs accompany two scenes of happiness: a jovial railway worker and a group of children dancing.