While Paris Sleeps (1932)
Lovers, Wantons and Wastrels are Awake
To save his daughter Manon from falling into the hands of a vicious gang of pimps, convict Jacques Costard escapes from jail. Jacques' problems are twofold: he must keep Manon from being abducted into a life of prostitution, and he must also hide his true identity from the girl, who has been raised to believe that Jacques died a hero in WWI.
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: May 8, 1932
Cast
- Victor McLaglen - Jacques Costaud
- Helen Mack - Manon Costaud
- William Bakewell - Paul Renoir
- Jack La Rue - Julot
- Rita La Roy - Fifi
- Maurice Black - Roca
- Dot Farley - Concierge
- Lucille La Verne - Mme. Golden Bonnet
- Paul Porcasi - Kapas
- Edward Dillon - Concierge's Husband
Screenplay
Music: Arthur Kay, R. H. Bassett
Cinematography: Glen MacWilliams
Editing: Jack Murray, Paul Weatherwax
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
paris, france, escaped convict
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is While Paris Sleeps about?
- To save his daughter Manon from falling into the hands of a vicious gang of pimps, convict Jacques Costard escapes from jail. Jacques' problems are twofold: he must keep Manon from being abducted into a life of prostitution, and he must also hide his true identity from the girl, who has been raised to believe that Jacques died a hero in WWI.
- Who directed While Paris Sleeps?
- While Paris Sleeps was directed by Allan Dwan.
- Who stars in While Paris Sleeps?
- While Paris Sleeps stars Victor McLaglen, Helen Mack, William Bakewell, Jack La Rue, Rita La Roy, Maurice Black.
- How long is While Paris Sleeps?
- While Paris Sleeps has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is While Paris Sleeps?
- While Paris Sleeps is a Drama film.
- Where was While Paris Sleeps produced?
- While Paris Sleeps was produced in United States of America.