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.
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.
Cast
- Lowell Sherman - Robert Ryan
- Barbara Bedford - Mary Davis
- Malcolm McGregor - Kenneth Ward
- Betty Blythe - Mademoiselle Fanchon
- Walter Hiers - Sam
- Margaret Livingston - Gertie
- Templar Saxe - Wayne
- Leo White - Monsieur Logier
Screenplay
- Violet Clark (Screenplay)
- Violet Clark (Story)
Keywords
silent film, bfi
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.