Love is a Ball
“The hilariously mad story of all the best things in life that are not free... and the one thing that definitely is!”
Synopsis
Etienne makes a good living out of marrying off poor but titled young men to rich but untitled young ladies. Millicent is now in his sights on the Riviera, and Grand Duke Gaspar is the bait. But what if Millicent starts to fancy planted chauffeur John instead, and Gaspar takes a shine to Etienne's secretary Janine?
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
John Lathrop Davis
Hope Lange
Millicent 'Millie' Mehaffey
Charles Boyer
M. Etienne Pimm
Ricardo Montalban
Duke Gaspard Ducluzeau
Telly Savalas
Dr. Christian Gump
Ruth McDevitt
Mathilda
Ulla Jacobsson
Janine
Georgette Anys
Mme. Gallou
Robert Bettoni
Milkman
Mony Dalmès
Mme. Fernier
Laurence Hardy
Priory
Jean Le Maitre
Carlo
André Luguet
Maurice Zoltan
Jean Parédès
Freddie
Redmond Phillips
Starcy
Erika Soucy
Gretl
Aram Stephan
Gallou
Olga Valéry
Mme. Giardin
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Swift
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Waldman, Tom Waldman, David Swift
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Love is a Ball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Swift
Frank Waldman, Tom Waldman, David Swift, Lindsay Hardy
Michel Legrand
Edmond Séchan
Cathy Kelber, Tom McAdoo
Martin Poll
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Waldman
Screenplay
Tom Waldman
Screenplay
David Swift
Director
David Swift
Screenplay
Martin Poll
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Cathy Kelber
Editor
Tom McAdoo
Editor
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
Frank L. Thompson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love is a Ball
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What is Love is a Ball about?
Etienne makes a good living out of marrying off poor but titled young men to rich but untitled young ladies. Millicent is now in his sights on the Riviera, and Grand Duke Gaspar is the bait. But what if Millicent starts to fancy planted chauffeur John instead, and Gaspar takes a shine to Etienne's secretary Janine?
Who directed Love is a Ball?
Love is a Ball was directed by David Swift.
Who stars in Love is a Ball?
The principal cast of Love is a Ball includes Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, Charles Boyer, Ricardo Montalban, Telly Savalas.
When was Love is a Ball released and how long is it?
Love is a Ball was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Love is a Ball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love is a Ball was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Love is a Ball based on a book or true story?
Love is a Ball is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lindsay Hardy".