Idol of Paris
Synopsis
The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.
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Michael Rennie
Hertz
Beryl Baxter
Theresa
Christine Norden
Cora Pearl
Miles Malleson
Offenbach
Andrew Osborn
Antoine
Andrew Cruickshank
Prince Nicholas
Kenneth Kent
Emperor Napoleon
Margaretta Scott
Empress Euginie
Patti Morgan
Bellanger
Genine Graham
Barucci
Henry Oscar
Lachman
Sybille Binder
Mrs. Lachman
Leslie Perrins
Count Paiva
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Arliss
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Lee, Alfred Schirokauer, Stafford Dickens, Harry Ostrer
- Original Title
- Idol of Paris
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Arliss
Norman Lee, Alfred Schirokauer, Stafford Dickens, Harry Ostrer
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Lee
Writer
Leslie Arliss
Director
Stafford Dickens
Writer
Harry Ostrer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idol of Paris
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What is Idol of Paris about?
The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.
Who directed Idol of Paris?
Idol of Paris was directed by Leslie Arliss.
Who stars in Idol of Paris?
The principal cast of Idol of Paris includes Michael Rennie, Beryl Baxter, Christine Norden, Miles Malleson, Andrew Osborn.
When was Idol of Paris released and how long is it?
Idol of Paris was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Is Idol of Paris based on a book or true story?
Idol of Paris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Schirokauer".