It Happened in Paris
Synopsis
Penniless aristocrat Yvonne Dupré ekes out a living selling her paintings to a crooked dealer, Leon Naisson, who passes them off as other more famous artists. Leon confides to his unscrupulous model Romildo, that he is attracted to Yvonne. Romildo drugs his lover, fiery Apache dancer Juliette who closely resembles Yvonne, then tries to extort money from Leon to have his way with her. Leon discovers the duplicity but convinces the artist's sweetheart, Dick Gray, that she has been unfaithful. As police close in on Leon, he frames Yvonne by planting forged paintings in her studio. Following Yvonne's arrest, Juliette is informed by her foster sister that she was stolen by gypsies as a child and is actually Yvonne's twin sister. Juliette exposes Leon's operation to the police, reuniting Yvonne and Dick.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hartford
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham, Sarah Bernhardt
- Original Title
- It Happened in Paris
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Tyrad Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hartford
Jack Cunningham, Sarah Bernhardt
Madeline Matzen
Department Leadership Roster
David Hartford
Director
Jack Cunningham
Writer
Madeline Matzen
Director of Photography
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What is It Happened in Paris about?
Penniless aristocrat Yvonne Dupré ekes out a living selling her paintings to a crooked dealer, Leon Naisson, who passes them off as other more famous artists. Leon confides to his unscrupulous model Romildo, that he is attracted to Yvonne. Romildo drugs his lover, fiery Apache dancer Juliette who closely resembles Yvonne, then tries to extort money from Leon to have his way with her. Leon discovers the duplicity but convinces the artist's sweetheart, Dick Gray, that she has been unfaithful. As police close in on Leon, he frames Yvonne by planting forged paintings in her studio. Following Yvonne's arrest, Juliette is informed by her foster sister that she was stolen by gypsies as a child and is actually Yvonne's twin sister. Juliette exposes Leon's operation to the police, reuniting Yvonne and Dick.
Who directed It Happened in Paris?
It Happened in Paris was directed by David Hartford.
Who stars in It Happened in Paris?
The principal cast of It Happened in Paris includes Madame Yorska, Lawson Butt, Rose Dione, Charles Gunn, Hayward Mack.
When was It Happened in Paris released and how long is it?
It Happened in Paris was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.