Slightly French
“THE ACCENT IS ON Fun!”
Synopsis
A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new discovery.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Mary O'Leary aka Rochelle Olivia
Don Ameche
John Gayle
Janis Carter
Louisa Gayle
Willard Parker
Douglas Hyde
Adele Jergens
Yvonne La Tour
Jeanne Manet
Nicolette
Patricia Barry
Hilda (uncredited)
William Bishop
J.B. (voice) (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Party Guest (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
Reporter (uncredited)
Jack Bruce
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
Earl Brown
Carnie (uncredited)
Leonard Carey
Wilson (uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
Roy Darmour
Carnie (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
Whitaker (uncredited)
Jack Deery
Nightclub Charity Guest (uncredited)
Jack Del Rio
Frenchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen DeWolf
- Original Title
- Slightly French
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Karen DeWolf, Herbert Fields
Charles Lawton Jr.
Al Clark
Irving Starr
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Al Clark
Editor
Irving Starr
Producer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slightly French
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What is Slightly French about?
A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new discovery.
Who directed Slightly French?
Slightly French was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in Slightly French?
The principal cast of Slightly French includes Dorothy Lamour, Don Ameche, Janis Carter, Willard Parker, Adele Jergens.
When was Slightly French released and how long is it?
Slightly French was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.