Pardon My French
Synopsis
A traveling theatrical troupe is stranded in a small town, and the leading ingenue, Polly, returns to her New York City hometown broke. She and her friend Bunny, desperate for a job, convince the Hawkers, a "nouveau riche" family from Kansas, that they are French and an experienced maid-and-butler team. Young Zeke Hawker is smitten with Polly, but Polly is attracted to their neighbor, a famous actor named MacGillicuddy. One night at a swanky party given by Mrs. Hawker, her jewels wind up stolen, and Polly is suspected of it. Complications ensue until Polly discovers who the real thieves are.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Childs Carpenter, Irvin S. Cobb, Harry O. Hoyt
- Original Title
- Pardon My French
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Edward Childs Carpenter, Irvin S. Cobb, Harry O. Hoyt
John Stumar
Messmore Kendall
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Olcott
Director
Irvin S. Cobb
Writer
Messmore Kendall
Producer
John Stumar
Director of Photography
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What is Pardon My French about?
A traveling theatrical troupe is stranded in a small town, and the leading ingenue, Polly, returns to her New York City hometown broke. She and her friend Bunny, desperate for a job, convince the Hawkers, a "nouveau riche" family from Kansas, that they are French and an experienced maid-and-butler team. Young Zeke Hawker is smitten with Polly, but Polly is attracted to their neighbor, a famous actor named MacGillicuddy. One night at a swanky party given by Mrs. Hawker, her jewels wind up stolen, and Polly is suspected of it. Complications ensue until Polly discovers who the real thieves are.
Who directed Pardon My French?
Pardon My French was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in Pardon My French?
The principal cast of Pardon My French includes Vivian Martin, Ralph Yearsley, Grace Studdiford, George Spink, Thomas Meegan.
When was Pardon My French released and how long is it?
Pardon My French was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.