French Dressing
“A French Cocktail with a Delightful Hangover!”
Synopsis
Philip and Cynthia Grey are a pair of recently-wed Bostonians, and Cynthia is properly back-bay no-action quiet and dowdy, and Philip resigns himself to the quietness (no action) regularity of their home. But then along comes a blonde, Peggy Nash, who adds some action and outside-regularity to Philip's life. Cynthia is somewhat upset at this turn of events, and decides to go to Paris - the Wickedest City in the World - and get a quiet divorce. Cynthia soon finds out that Paris is a really gay city, especially after Henri de Briac, shows up and offers to be her guide to the delights of Paris (primarily him). Cynthia quickly sheds some of her dowdy ways and dowdy clothes, and is having herself what was once quaintly described as a gay old time. Philip then shows up in Paris, deciding he wants Cynthia back as his wife, and Peggy shows up right behind him and, soon, it is up to Henri to make the pairing-arrangements for the foursome.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Pauline Forney, J.L. Campbell
- Original Title
- French Dressing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Pauline Forney, J.L. Campbell, Adelaide Heilbron
Ernest Haller
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Pauline Forney
Screenplay
J.L. Campbell
Screenplay
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About French Dressing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is French Dressing about?
Philip and Cynthia Grey are a pair of recently-wed Bostonians, and Cynthia is properly back-bay no-action quiet and dowdy, and Philip resigns himself to the quietness (no action) regularity of their home. But then along comes a blonde, Peggy Nash, who adds some action and outside-regularity to Philip's life. Cynthia is somewhat upset at this turn of events, and decides to go to Paris - the Wickedest City in the World - and get a quiet divorce. Cynthia soon finds out that Paris is a really gay city, especially after Henri de Briac, shows up and offers to be her guide to the delights of Paris (primarily him). Cynthia quickly sheds some of her dowdy ways and dowdy clothes, and is having herself what was once quaintly described as a gay old time. Philip then shows up in Paris, deciding he wants Cynthia back as his wife, and Peggy shows up right behind him and, soon, it is up to Henri to make the pairing-arrangements for the foursome.
Who directed French Dressing?
French Dressing was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in French Dressing?
The principal cast of French Dressing includes H.B. Warner, Lois Wilson, Clive Brook, Lilyan Tashman, Hedda Hopper.
When was French Dressing released and how long is it?
French Dressing was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for French Dressing?
French Dressing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).