Slightly French (1949)
THE ACCENT IS ON Fun!
A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new discovery.
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: February 2, 1949
Cast
- Dorothy Lamour - Mary O'Leary aka Rochelle Olivia
- Don Ameche - John Gayle
- Janis Carter - Louisa Gayle
- Willard Parker - Douglas Hyde
- Adele Jergens - Yvonne La Tour
- Jeanne Manet - Nicolette
- Patricia Barry - Hilda (uncredited)
- William Bishop - J.B. (voice) (uncredited)
- Symona Boniface - Party Guest (uncredited)
- Paul Bradley - Reporter (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Karen DeWolf (Screenplay)
- Herbert Fields (Story)
Cinematography: Charles Lawton Jr.
Editing: Al Clark
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
movie business, musical, director, hoax
More Films by Director: Douglas Sirk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Slightly French about?
- A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new discovery.
- Who directed Slightly French?
- Slightly French was directed by Douglas Sirk.
- Who stars in Slightly French?
- Slightly French stars Dorothy Lamour, Don Ameche, Janis Carter, Willard Parker, Adele Jergens, Jeanne Manet.
- How long is Slightly French?
- Slightly French has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Slightly French?
- Slightly French is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Slightly French produced?
- Slightly French was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Slightly French?
- The themes of Slightly French include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.