

Pardon My French
“She's learning to kiss... with a FRENCH ACCENT!”
Synopsis
A Boston school teacher fights with a group of impoverished Frenchmen for possession of an inherited château. Elizabeth Rockwell is indignant when she finds her château filled with squatters, a widower with five messy children, who have no regard for private property rights.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Merle Oberon
Elizabeth Rockwell
Paul Henreid
Paul Rencourt
Paul Bonifas
Monsieur Bleubois
Maximilienne
Madame Bleubois
Alexandre Rignault
Rondeau
Dora Doll
Yvette
Jim Gérald
Monsieur Poisson
Martial Rèbe
Mobet
Laura Daryl
Mrs. Mobet
Lucien Callamand
Inspector
Víctor Merenda
François
Gilberte Defoucault
Marie-Claire
Marina Vlady
Jacqueline
Gérard Rosset
Michel
Albert Culloz
André
Nicole Monnin
Marcelle
André Aversa
Pierrot
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Kibbee
- Original Title
- Pardon My French
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Cusick International Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Vorhaus
Roland Kibbee
André Sarrut, Peter Cusisk
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
André Sarrut
Producer
Peter Cusisk
Producer
Bernard Vorhaus
Director
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 Pardon My French
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pardon My French about?
A Boston school teacher fights with a group of impoverished Frenchmen for possession of an inherited château. Elizabeth Rockwell is indignant when she finds her château filled with squatters, a widower with five messy children, who have no regard for private property rights.
Who directed Pardon My French?
Pardon My French was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
Who stars in Pardon My French?
The principal cast of Pardon My French includes Merle Oberon, Paul Henreid, Paul Bonifas, Maximilienne, Alexandre Rignault.
When was Pardon My French released and how long is it?
Pardon My French was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pardon My French?
Pardon My French holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















