The King of Paris (1934)
The Most Superb Performance the Screen Has Ever Offered!
Domineering actor-manager Max Till takes the impoverished Maika Tamara under his wing, turning her into an overnight sensation. But as her fame threatens to eclipse his own, he jealously strives to control every aspect of her life - including her romance with theatre electrician Paul Lebrun.
Director: Jack Raymond
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: November 5, 1934
Cast
- Cedric Hardwicke - Max Till
- Marie Glory - Maika Tamara
- Ralph Richardson - Paul Lebrun
- Phyllis Monkman - Gismonde
- John Deverell - Bertrand
- Lydia Sherwood - Juliette Till
- Jeanne Stuart - Yvonne
- Joan Maude - Lea Rossignol
- O.B. Clarence - The Mayor
Screenplay
- John Van Druten (Adaptation)
- Alfred Savoir (Theatre Play)
- W.P. Lipscomb (Scenario Writer)
- Paul Gangelin (Screenplay)
Music: Roy Robertson, Percival Mackey
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Editing: David Lean
Production: British & Dominions Film Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jack Raymond
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The King of Paris about?
- Domineering actor-manager Max Till takes the impoverished Maika Tamara under his wing, turning her into an overnight sensation. But as her fame threatens to eclipse his own, he jealously strives to control every aspect of her life - including her romance with theatre electrician Paul Lebrun.
- Who directed The King of Paris?
- The King of Paris was directed by Jack Raymond.
- Who stars in The King of Paris?
- The King of Paris stars Cedric Hardwicke, Marie Glory, Ralph Richardson, Phyllis Monkman, John Deverell, Lydia Sherwood.
- How long is The King of Paris?
- The King of Paris has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The King of Paris?
- The King of Paris is a Drama film.
- Where was The King of Paris produced?
- The King of Paris was produced in United Kingdom.