One Rainy Afternoon
“HE KISSED THE WRONG GIRL....AND THREW PARIS IN AN UPROAR!”
Synopsis
Suave French actor Philippe Martin provokes a scandal when, in a darkened theater, he mistakes young Monique for his mistress, Yvonne, and tries to kiss her. Charged with assault, the quick-thinking Philippe claims it's French tradition to do as he did, and is let go. To his surprise, Philippe learns that Monique has paid his fine. As the tabloids exploit the situation, Monique dates Philippe, until a photo appears of him kissing Yvonne.
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Francis Lederer
Philippe Martin
Ida Lupino
Monique Pelerin
Hugh Herbert
Toto
Erik Rhodes
Count Alfredo Donstelli
Roland Young
Maillot
Liev De Maigret
Yvonne
Georgia Caine
Cecile
Phyllis Barry
Felice
Lucille Ward
Genevieve
Angie Norton
Hortense
Emilie Cabanne
Sidonie
Joseph Cawthorn
Monique's Father
Richard Carle
Minister of Justice
Murray Kinnell
Theater Manager
Eily Malyon
President of Public Morals Society
Mischa Auer
Stage Actor
Lois January
Mr. Perelin's Secretary
Donald Meek
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Morehouse Avery
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- One Rainy Afternoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Pickford-Lasky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Stephen Morehouse Avery, René Pujol, Emeric Pressburger
Alfred Newman
Merritt B. Gerstad, J. Peverell Marley
Margaret Clancey
Jesse L. Lasky, Mary Pickford
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Morehouse Avery
Screenplay
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Mary Pickford
Producer
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Margaret Clancey
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Rainy Afternoon
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What is One Rainy Afternoon about?
Suave French actor Philippe Martin provokes a scandal when, in a darkened theater, he mistakes young Monique for his mistress, Yvonne, and tries to kiss her. Charged with assault, the quick-thinking Philippe claims it's French tradition to do as he did, and is let go. To his surprise, Philippe learns that Monique has paid his fine. As the tabloids exploit the situation, Monique dates Philippe, until a photo appears of him kissing Yvonne.
Who directed One Rainy Afternoon?
One Rainy Afternoon was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in One Rainy Afternoon?
The principal cast of One Rainy Afternoon includes Francis Lederer, Ida Lupino, Hugh Herbert, Erik Rhodes, Roland Young.
When was One Rainy Afternoon released and how long is it?
One Rainy Afternoon was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for One Rainy Afternoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Rainy Afternoon was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Rainy Afternoon?
One Rainy Afternoon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).