

This Was Paris
Synopsis
British agents operate in Paris during the Second World War.
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March 21, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Harlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Dryhurst, Basil Woon, Gordon Wellesley, Brock Williams
- Original Title
- This Was Paris
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. First National
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Harlow
Edward Dryhurst, Basil Woon, Gordon Wellesley, Brock Williams
Department Leadership Roster
John Harlow
Director
Brock Williams
Writer
Edward Dryhurst
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Was Paris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Was Paris about?
British agents operate in Paris during the Second World War.
Who directed This Was Paris?
This Was Paris was directed by John Harlow.
Who stars in This Was Paris?
The principal cast of This Was Paris includes Ann Dvorak, Ben Lyon, Griffith Jones, Robert Morley, Harold Huth.
When was This Was Paris released and how long is it?
This Was Paris was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.



















