In his prison cell, the composer Remi Bonvent composed an opera, The columns bed. The director of the prison, Porey Cave, succeeds made believe he is the author of this work. The death of the two protagonists will prevent the discovery of the truth.
| Directing | Roland Tual | Director |
| Writing | Charles Spaak | Screenplay |
| Writing | Louise de Vilmorin | Novel |
| Sound | Jean Françaix | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Christian Dior | Costume Design |
| Crew | Pierre Montazel | Cinematography |
| Writing | Jean Cocteau | Screenplay |
| Art | Serge Piménoff | Art Direction |
| Editing | Yvonne Martin | Editor |