Gold Diggers in Paris (1938)
Romance in Paree!
When the representative of the Paris International Dance Exposition arrives in New York to invite the Academy Ballet of America to compete for monetary prizes, the taxi driver mistakenly brings him to the Club Ballé, a nightclub on the brink of declaring bankruptcy. The owners, Terry Moore and Duke Dennis, jump at the chance to go, despite being aware of the mistake. They hire ballet teacher, Luis Leoni, and his only pupil, Kay Morrow, to join the group, hoping to teach their two dozen show girls ballet en route to Paris by ship. Also going along and rooming with Kay is Mona, Terry's ex-wife, who wants to keep an eye on her alimony checks. Naturally, Kay and Terry fall in love.
Cast
- Rudy Vallee - Terry Moore
- Rosemary Lane - Kay Morrow
- Hugh Herbert - Maurice Giraud
- Allen Jenkins - Duke 'Dukie' Dennis
- Gloria Dickson - Mona Verdivere
- Melville Cooper - Pierre aka Fernand LeBrec
- Mabel Todd - Leticia
- Fritz Feld - Luis Leoni
- Curt Bois - Padrinsky
- Edward Brophy - Mike Coogan
Screenplay
- Earl Baldwin (Screenplay)
- Warren Duff (Screenplay)
- Jerry Wald (Story)
- Richard Macaulay (Story)
- Maurice Leo (Story)
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
Trailer
Gold Diggers in Paris TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Gold Diggers in Paris about?
- When the representative of the Paris International Dance Exposition arrives in New York to invite the Academy Ballet of America to compete for monetary prizes, the taxi driver mistakenly brings him to the Club Ballé, a nightclub on the brink of declaring bankruptcy. The owners, Terry Moore and Duke Dennis, jump at the chance to go, despite being aware of the mistake. They hire ballet teacher, Luis Leoni, and his only pupil, Kay Morrow, to join the group, hoping to teach their two dozen show girls ballet en route to Paris by ship. Also going along and rooming with Kay is Mona, Terry's ex-wife, who wants to keep an eye on her alimony checks. Naturally, Kay and Terry fall in love.
- Who directed Gold Diggers in Paris?
- Gold Diggers in Paris was directed by Ray Enright, Busby Berkeley.
- Who stars in Gold Diggers in Paris?
- Gold Diggers in Paris stars Rudy Vallee, Rosemary Lane, Hugh Herbert, Allen Jenkins, Gloria Dickson, Melville Cooper.
- How long is Gold Diggers in Paris?
- Gold Diggers in Paris has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Gold Diggers in Paris?
- Gold Diggers in Paris is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Gold Diggers in Paris produced?
- Gold Diggers in Paris was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Gold Diggers in Paris?
- The themes of Gold Diggers in Paris include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.