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The Rage of Paris

The Rage of Paris

1938Movie⏱️ 1h 18mApproved
Comedy
6.9
IMDB Rating
1,104 votes

Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution is to try to snare a rich husband, and she enlists the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre d' to catch the eye of Bill Duncan.

Director
Henry Koster
Writers
Bruce Manning, Felix Jackson
Stars
Danielle Darrieux, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Mischa Auer
Release Date
July 1, 1938
Language
English, French
Country
United States
🏆 3
Wins
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 22
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Danielle Darrieux
Danielle Darrieux
as Nicole de Cortillion
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Jim Trevor
Mischa Auer
Mischa Auer
as Mike - The Head Waiter
Louis Hayward
Louis Hayward
as Bill Duncan
Helen Broderick
Helen Broderick
as Gloria Patterson
Charles Coleman
Charles Coleman
as Rigley
Samuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds
as Mr. William Duncan Sr.
Nella Walker
Nella Walker
as Mrs. Duncan
Harry Davenport
Harry Davenport
as Pop - The Caretaker
Edwin August
Edwin August
as Receptionist

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Production
Universal Pictures

🏷️ Keywords

milk truckfriendwealthjobbutler

🎯 Categories

Comedy

⭐ Featured Review

Classic but dated comedy with an exceptional French actress
by ma-cortes2006-05-17
7/10

"An enticing French girl (Danielle Darrieux) named Nicole has no employ and without rent . Then , she's helped by an ex-actress (Broderick) and a maitre of New York City Hotel (Mischa Auer). They are planning a plot for snare a rich hubby and catch the eyes on Bill (Louis Hayward ). The scheme works and the engagement is quickly publicized in the newspapers . But a Bill's friend (Douglas Fairbanks J.R) knows the true intentions and the plans may be thwarted . The movie is a well acted and fast-paced screwball comedy with several giggles , joyful , tongue-in-cheek and very entertainin..."

💡 Did You Know?

The film was given a "B" rating by the National Legion of Decency - morally objectionable in part for all .

📖 Synopsis

Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution is to try to snare a rich husband, and she enlists the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre d' to catch the eye of Bill Duncan.