In Paris, a young American is in debt to a nightclub owner who forces him to woo an heiress in hopes of reaping her fortune.In Paris, a young American is in debt to a nightclub owner who forces him to woo an heiress in hopes of reaping her fortune.In Paris, a young American is in debt to a nightclub owner who forces him to woo an heiress in hopes of reaping her fortune.
André Cheron
- Croupier
- (as Andre Cheron)
George Beranger
- Hat Clerk
- (as Andre Beranger)
Bill Robinson
- Self
- (scenes deleted)
Demetrius Alexis
- Gambler
- (uncredited)
Lynn Bari
- Cafe Patron
- (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaTwo scenes featuring Bill Robinson (aka "Bojangles Robinson") were cut from the final version of the film: a solo tap dance performance in black tie by the dancing legend and a duet in beachcomber outfits with Geneva Sawyer. Both scenes are included in a DVD released by Fox as part of "Tyrone Power, Matinee Idol."
- GoofsThe Russian National Anthem that is sung by the waiter is incorrect. For 1937, the year the film is set in, the National Anthem of Russia would have been "Worker's Marseillaise", instead of "God, save the Tsar". Likewise, aristocracy would have been expelled or executed from the fledgling Russian Provisional Government.
- Quotes
Alexis: Love not only comes, it goes. Comes and goes. Comes...
Laura Ridgeway: Yes, I know... like your accent.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997)
Featured review
Vintage Charm
It must be 35 years or so since I saw this film in an "Art House" Theatre. But it still has left one, strong, lingering impression.
There is one scene on the dance floor that took my breath away. Power is wearing a tailcoat and white tie. Young is in a satin floor length gown that clung to even inch of her elegant form. They were dancing like a young god and goddess.
I remember thinking, "At that moment in time, they had to be the two most beautiful people on the face of the earth." I recall nothing else about the film save this moment. But it's quite sufficient.
Sometimes, all it takes is just one scene to leave an impression that makes the memory of a film vivid for decades. In an era when class and style are neither appreciated, celebrated or understood, a film like this is a reminder of these words mean -- or at least meant.
There is one scene on the dance floor that took my breath away. Power is wearing a tailcoat and white tie. Young is in a satin floor length gown that clung to even inch of her elegant form. They were dancing like a young god and goddess.
I remember thinking, "At that moment in time, they had to be the two most beautiful people on the face of the earth." I recall nothing else about the film save this moment. But it's quite sufficient.
Sometimes, all it takes is just one scene to leave an impression that makes the memory of a film vivid for decades. In an era when class and style are neither appreciated, celebrated or understood, a film like this is a reminder of these words mean -- or at least meant.
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- Kafe Metropol
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- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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