Paris Underground (1945): Cast & Plot
Paris Underground is a 1945 war drama directed by Gregory Ratoff, starring Constance Bennett as Kitty de Mornay, Gracie Fields and George Rigaud. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Gregory Ratoff
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paris Underground About?
The premise of Paris Underground without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Nazi occupation of Paris, an American (Constance Bennett) and an Englishwoman (Gracie Fields) are trapped and work together to smuggle Allied aviators into Free French territory. Based on the true exploits of Etta Shiber, who helped nearly 300 pilots, it was Bennett’s final starring role and Fields’ last; despite its earnest story it performed poorly at the box office.
Paris Underground Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to adolf hitler
- murder
- american in france
- city name in title
- nazis invade france
- german abroad
- reference to paris france
- royal air force
- revenge
- church
- spy
- priest
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- gestapo
- 1940s
- firearm
- place name in title
- paris france
- medieval times
- world war two
- wealthy american
- underground movement
- two word title
- traitor
- telephone call
- stock footage
- prison
- occupied town
- nazi
- nazi occupied france
- machine gun
- liberation
- invasion
- incarceration
- homeland
- held at gunpoint
- german soldier
- german officer
- french resistance
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- estrangement
- escape
- englishman
- england
- dungeon
- divorcee
- damsel in distress
- conqueror
- cigarette smoking
- catholic church
- arrest
Paris Underground Cast & Characters
Constance Bennett leads the cast as Kitty de Mornay, with Gracie Fields as Emmeline Quayle and George Rigaud as Andre de Mornay. Directed by Gregory Ratoff; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gregory Ratoff
- Constance Bennett as Kitty de Mornay
- Gracie Fields as Emmeline Quayle
- George Rigaud as Andre de Mornay
- Richard Ryen as Mons. Renard
Also Starring in Paris Underground
· 9 more- Leslie Vincent Lt. William Gray
- Kurt Kreuger Capt. Kurt von Weber
- Eily Malyon Madame Martin
- Gregory Gaye Tissier
- Charles Andre Father Dominique
- Andrew V. McLaglen Sgt. McNair
- Vladimir Sokoloff Undertaker
- Maurice Cass Patriot
- Adrienne D'Ambricourt Margot
More from Gregory Ratoff
More films directed by Gregory Ratoff, best-rated first: Intermezzo: A Love Story, Oscar Wilde, Black Magic and That Dangerous Age.
Paris Underground Plot Summary
What happens in Paris Underground from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kitty de Mornay, an American who argues with her French husband Andre de Mornay over the looming fall of Paris to the Germans, wanders into danger with her English friend, Emmeline Quayle, better known as Emmy, who is as unprepared for war as Kitty herself. Their flight ends up at the country inn run by the stern innkeeper known to locals as Pappa Renard, where the atmosphere is tense and the threat of discovery hangs heavy in the air. There, they are startled to discover that a shot-down English flyer, Flight Lieutenant William Gray, has been taking shelter. The decision is made not out of heroism but out of a practical need to keep him hidden, as the innkeeper reluctantly agrees to conceal him only for so long.
Full summary
The whole story of Paris Underground, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Paris Underground?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Which two women are the primary protagonists who hide the downed English pilot?
Cars in Paris Underground
8 cars on screen, including the 1941 Cadillac unknown and the 1928 Mercedes-Benz 630 K 35813.
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1941 Cadillac unknown Main role -
1928 Mercedes-Benz 630 K 35813 Important role -
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Paris Underground Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Madame Pimpernel” and “Paris-Subterrâneo”.
- Also known as
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- Madame Pimpernel
- Paris-Subterrâneo
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Movies Like Paris Underground
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Paris After Dark, Reunion in France and La Traversée de Paris.
Paris Underground FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paris Underground, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paris Underground?
Paris Underground runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Paris Underground released?
Paris Underground was released on October 18, 1945.
Who directed Paris Underground?
Paris Underground was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
More films by Gregory Ratoff Who is in the cast of Paris Underground?
Paris Underground stars Constance Bennett as Kitty de Mornay, Gracie Fields as Emmeline Quayle and George Rigaud as Andre de Mornay, among 13 credited actors.
Does Paris Underground have a post-credit scene?
No. Paris Underground has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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