Maid in Paris (1956)
A bedtime story for adults
Penelope Benson, known as Penny, is both romantic and determined. Put in a select boarding school by her mother, she takes advantage of a trip to Paris to get away from it all and live her own life. That's how she meets Antoine du Merlet, whom she takes for a young hoodlum when in fact he's a police superintendent. She spends the night at his place, which leads to a number of setbacks for poor Antoine, who is stigmatized by the headmistress, abandoned by his mistress and has to face a strip-tease session starring the unconscious Penny... But Penny's a spicy one and Antoine's a nice guy, so... !
Director: Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 20, 1956
Cast
- Dany Robin - Penny Benson
- Daniel Gélin - Antoine du Merlet
- Tilda Thamar - Gloria Benson
- Mary Marquet - Mme. Bernemal
- Marie Daëms - Claude
- Maryse Martin - Germaine
- François Guérin - Jean-Pierre
- Robert Murzeau - Le monsieur fauché
- Micheline Gary - Une pensionnaire
- Michel Etcheverry - Le commissaire des mineurs
Screenplay
- Jean Aurel (Adaptation)
- Jacques Laurent
- Annette Wademant (Dialogue)
Music: Georges Van Parys
Cinematography: Jacques Lemare
Editing: Louisette Hautecœur, Denise Natot
Production: Boréal Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Gaspard-Huit
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maid in Paris about?
- Penelope Benson, known as Penny, is both romantic and determined. Put in a select boarding school by her mother, she takes advantage of a trip to Paris to get away from it all and live her own life. That's how she meets Antoine du Merlet, whom she takes for a young hoodlum when in fact he's a police superintendent. She spends the night at his place, which leads to a number of setbacks for poor Antoine, who is stigmatized by the headmistress, abandoned by his mistress and has to face a strip-tease session starring the unconscious Penny... But Penny's a spicy one and Antoine's a nice guy, so... !
- Who directed Maid in Paris?
- Maid in Paris was directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit.
- Who stars in Maid in Paris?
- Maid in Paris stars Dany Robin, Daniel Gélin, Tilda Thamar, Mary Marquet, Marie Daëms, Maryse Martin.
- How long is Maid in Paris?
- Maid in Paris has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Maid in Paris?
- Maid in Paris is a Comedy film.
- Where was Maid in Paris produced?
- Maid in Paris was produced in France.