The Girl from Gay Paree (1927)

She was the flattest tire in town- till she borrowed the wicked glamor of the city by the Seine. And then how she did balloon out socially; A hilarious comedy of appearances- a banquet of entertainment, with only the menu in fFrench.

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Mary Davis, alone and destitute in New York City, pilfers a meal from a restaurant and eludes the police by ducking into the Cafe Royale, where she is shuffled along a line of aspiring chorines awaiting job interviews. In desperation, Mary agrees to impersonate Mademoiselle Fanchon, formerly of the Folies-Bergère, who has walked out on her contract. Reporter Kenneth Ward interviews Mary, believing her to be the notorious Frenchwoman, and due to a misunderstanding, she rushes wildly into his arms. When Robert Ryan, a bachelor friend of the real Fanchon, investigates Mary’s deception, she violently repels his advances and believes she has killed him. Later, the real Fanchon threatens to kill Robert. Following a series of amusing complications, Mary finds love with Kenneth.

Director: Phil Goldstone, Arthur Gregor
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: George Stevens, E. Fox Walker
Editing: Martin G. Cohn
Production: Tiffany-Stahl Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film, bfi

More Films by Director: Phil Goldstone, Arthur Gregor
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Girl from Gay Paree about?
Mary Davis, alone and destitute in New York City, pilfers a meal from a restaurant and eludes the police by ducking into the Cafe Royale, where she is shuffled along a line of aspiring chorines awaiting job interviews. In desperation, Mary agrees to impersonate Mademoiselle Fanchon, formerly of the Folies-Bergère, who has walked out on her contract. Reporter Kenneth Ward interviews Mary, believing her to be the notorious Frenchwoman, and due to a misunderstanding, she rushes wildly into his arms. When Robert Ryan, a bachelor friend of the real Fanchon, investigates Mary’s deception, she violently repels his advances and believes she has killed him. Later, the real Fanchon threatens to kill Robert. Following a series of amusing complications, Mary finds love with Kenneth.
Who directed The Girl from Gay Paree?
The Girl from Gay Paree was directed by Phil Goldstone, Arthur Gregor.
Who stars in The Girl from Gay Paree?
The Girl from Gay Paree stars Lowell Sherman, Barbara Bedford, Malcolm McGregor, Betty Blythe, Walter Hiers, Margaret Livingston.
How long is The Girl from Gay Paree?
The Girl from Gay Paree has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Girl from Gay Paree?
The Girl from Gay Paree is a Comedy film.
Where was The Girl from Gay Paree produced?
The Girl from Gay Paree was produced in United States of America.