The Brazilian
by Ludovic HalŽvy, Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy

(Applause Books).

Two amorous actresses are out to capture the affections of a wealthy Paris producer.

The wily Micheline spreads the rumor that Rafaella is being courted by a murderously jealous Brazilian.

But her plot backfires when instead of cooling his passions down, the producer's interest heats up.

Micheline is non-plussed when the tempestuous Brazilian suitor actually shows up at Rafaella's house.

The mad improvisation which follows is a romp in the best tradition of door-slamming French bedroom farce.