The Rage of Paris
“THAT'S PARIS IN HER EYES!”
Synopsis
Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution to her problems is to try and snare a rich husband. Enlisting the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre'd at a ritzy New York City hotel, the trio plot to have Gloria catch the eye of Bill Duncan, a millionaire staying at the hotel. The plan works and the two quickly become engaged. Nicole's plan may be thwarted by Bill's friend, Jim Trevor, who's met Nicole before and sees through her plot.
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Danielle Darrieux
Nicole de Cortillion
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Jim Trevor
Louis Hayward
Bill Duncan
Helen Broderick
Gloria Patterson
Mischa Auer
Mike, Head Waiter
Charles Coleman
Rigley
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. William Duncan Sr.
Nella Walker
Mrs. Duncan
Harry Davenport
Pop, Caretaker
Edward Gargan
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Jennifer Gray
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Department Head (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwell
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Matt McHugh
Department Head (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.
Department Head (uncredited)
Beryl Wallace
Model (uncredited)
Edwin August
Receptionist (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Relative at Wedding (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Manning, Felix Jackson
- Original Score
- Charles Henderson, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Rage of Paris
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Bruce Manning, Felix Jackson
Charles Henderson, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner
Joseph A. Valentine
Bernard W. Burton
Buddy G. DeSylva, Henry Koster
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Bruce Manning
Screenplay
Felix Jackson
Screenplay
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
Henry Koster
Producer
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Charles Henderson
Original Music Composer
Charles Previn
Original Music Composer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
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 The Rage of Paris
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What is The Rage of Paris about?
Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution to her problems is to try and snare a rich husband. Enlisting the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre'd at a ritzy New York City hotel, the trio plot to have Gloria catch the eye of Bill Duncan, a millionaire staying at the hotel. The plan works and the two quickly become engaged. Nicole's plan may be thwarted by Bill's friend, Jim Trevor, who's met Nicole before and sees through her plot.
Who directed The Rage of Paris?
The Rage of Paris was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in The Rage of Paris?
The principal cast of The Rage of Paris includes Danielle Darrieux, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Louis Hayward, Helen Broderick, Mischa Auer.
When was The Rage of Paris released and how long is it?
The Rage of Paris was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rage of Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rage of Paris was composed by Charles Henderson, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rage of Paris?
The Rage of Paris holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).