Le bourru bienfaisant

About the show

Angélique's brother has squandered the family's money and plans to send her to a convent. Her guardian Géronte, a curmudgeon, proposes a marriage to his elderly friend Dorval, while Angélique loves Valère. When the brother faces arrest for debt, Valère offers help and Géronte finally pays the debt, blesses the lovers and provides a dowry.