The Gay Parisian
Synopsis
The Gay Parisian is an American short film produced in 1941 by Warner Bros. featuring the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo and directed by Jean Negulesco. The film is a screen adaptation, in Technicolor, of the 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne, choreographed by Léonide Massine to music by Jacques Offenbach. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Top Cast
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Léonide Massine
The Peruvian
Milada Mladova
The Glove Seller
Frederic Franklin
The Baron
Nathalie Krassovska
The Flower Girl
Andre Eglevsky
Tortoni
Igor Youskevitch
Officer
James Starbuck
Dancer
Lubov Roudenko
Can-Can Dancer
Casimir Kokitch
Dancer
Cyd Charisse
Dancer (uncredited)
Marc Platt
Dancer (uncredited)
George Zoritch
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Original Title
- The Gay Parisian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Ernest Haller
Everett Dodd
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Negulesco
Director
Barbara Karinska
Costume Design
Everett Dodd
Editor
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gay Parisian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Parisian
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What is The Gay Parisian about?
The Gay Parisian is an American short film produced in 1941 by Warner Bros. featuring the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo and directed by Jean Negulesco. The film is a screen adaptation, in Technicolor, of the 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne, choreographed by Léonide Massine to music by Jacques Offenbach. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Who directed The Gay Parisian?
The Gay Parisian was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in The Gay Parisian?
The principal cast of The Gay Parisian includes Léonide Massine, Milada Mladova, Frederic Franklin, Nathalie Krassovska, Andre Eglevsky.
When was The Gay Parisian released and how long is it?
The Gay Parisian was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 20m.