While Paris Sleeps
“Lovers, Wantons and Wastrels are Awake”
Synopsis
To save his daughter Manon from falling into the hands of a vicious gang of pimps, convict Jacques Costard escapes from jail. Jacques' problems are twofold: he must keep Manon from being abducted into a life of prostitution, and he must also hide his true identity from the girl, who has been raised to believe that Jacques died a hero in WWI.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Jacques Costaud
Helen Mack
Manon Costaud
William Bakewell
Paul Renoir
Jack La Rue
Julot
Rita La Roy
Fifi
Maurice Black
Roca
Dot Farley
Concierge
Lucille La Verne
Mme. Golden Bonnet
Paul Porcasi
Kapas
Edward Dillon
Concierge's Husband
Gertrude Astor
Martin Faust
Apache
Arthur Housman
George Irving
Prison Doctor
Dolores Johnson
Murray Kinnell
Escaping Prisoner
Edwin Maxwell
Prison Commandant
Claire Maynard
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Woon
- Original Score
- Arthur Kay, R. H. Bassett
- Original Title
- While Paris Sleeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Basil Woon
Arthur Kay, R. H. Bassett
Glen MacWilliams
Jack Murray, Paul Weatherwax
William Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Jack Murray
Editor
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Guy S. Duty
Costume Design
William Sistrom
Producer
Arthur Kay
Original Music Composer
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
R. H. Bassett
Original Music Composer
Basil Woon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About While Paris Sleeps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is While Paris Sleeps about?
To save his daughter Manon from falling into the hands of a vicious gang of pimps, convict Jacques Costard escapes from jail. Jacques' problems are twofold: he must keep Manon from being abducted into a life of prostitution, and he must also hide his true identity from the girl, who has been raised to believe that Jacques died a hero in WWI.
Who directed While Paris Sleeps?
While Paris Sleeps was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in While Paris Sleeps?
The principal cast of While Paris Sleeps includes Victor McLaglen, Helen Mack, William Bakewell, Jack La Rue, Rita La Roy.
When was While Paris Sleeps released and how long is it?
While Paris Sleeps was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for While Paris Sleeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for While Paris Sleeps was composed by Arthur Kay, R. H. Bassett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for While Paris Sleeps?
While Paris Sleeps holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).