That Girl from Paris
Synopsis
Nikki Martin, a beautiful French opera star, stows away on an ocean liner in hopes of escaping her jealous fiancee. Once aboard, she joins an American swing band and falls in love with its leader, who, after hearing her sing, eventually comes to reciprocate her feelings.
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Lily Pons
Nikki Martin
Jack Oakie
Whammo Lonsdale
Gene Raymond
Windy McLean
Herman Bing
"Hammy" Hammacher
Mischa Auer
Butch
Lucille Ball
Claire Williams
Frank Jenks
Laughing Boy Frank
Oscar Apfel
Judge at Second Wedding (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Jimmy Dorsey
Hammacher's Band Member (uncredited)
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Nikki's Uncle (uncredited)
Patricia Wilder
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
Rafaela Ottiano
Nikki's Personal Maid (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
André Cheron
M. Picard (uncredited)
Alec Craig
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
Doorman (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Ship's Purser (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leigh Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- P.J. Wolfson, Dorothy Yost
- Original Title
- That Girl from Paris
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leigh Jason
P.J. Wolfson, Dorothy Yost, W. Carey Wonderly, Jane Murfin, Joseph Fields
J. Roy Hunt
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Leigh Jason
Director
P.J. Wolfson
Screenplay
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Edward Stevenson
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Frequently Asked Questions About That Girl from Paris
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What is That Girl from Paris about?
Nikki Martin, a beautiful French opera star, stows away on an ocean liner in hopes of escaping her jealous fiancee. Once aboard, she joins an American swing band and falls in love with its leader, who, after hearing her sing, eventually comes to reciprocate her feelings.
Who directed That Girl from Paris?
That Girl from Paris was directed by Leigh Jason.
Who stars in That Girl from Paris?
The principal cast of That Girl from Paris includes Lily Pons, Jack Oakie, Gene Raymond, Herman Bing, Mischa Auer.
When was That Girl from Paris released and how long is it?
That Girl from Paris was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.