That Girl from Paris (1936): Cast
That Girl from Paris is a 1936 romantic comedy directed by Leigh Jason, starring Lily Pons as Nikki Martin, Louis Mercier and Lucille Ball. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Leigh Jason
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is That Girl from Paris About?
The premise of That Girl from Paris without spoilers.
Nikki Martin, a French opera star, hides aboard an ocean liner to flee her jealous fiancé. On the ship she encounters an American swing band, joins them, and captivates the group’s leader with her voice. Their mutual attraction deepens, leading to a romance as they navigate music and adventure together.
That Girl from Paris Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- french woman
- female fugitive
- based on story
- musical comedy
- opera performance
- transatlantic voyage
- uncle niece relationship
- marriage ceremony
- opera music
- classical music
- b film
- swing music
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- popular music
- ensemble comedy
- madcap comedy
- jukebox musical
- pop musical
- dance music
- jazz music
- clergy
- ocean liner
- cord coupe
- swing band
- runaway bride
- american man
- cross cultural marriage
- female stowaway
- immigration agent
- soap
- romantic rivalry
- band the musical group
- marriage proposal
- financier
- noisemaker
- interrupted marriage
- ends with a kiss
- rough romance
- romantic comedy
- roadhouse
- musician
- hitchhiking
- escape
- female protagonist
- manhattan new york city
- metropolitan opera manhattan new york city
- empire state building manhattan new york city
- ellis island new york city
- stowaway
- restaurant
- police
That Girl from Paris Cast & Characters
Lily Pons leads the cast as Nikki Martin, with Louis Mercier as French Waiter (uncredited) and Lucille Ball as Claire Williams. Directed by Leigh Jason; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leigh Jason
- Lily Pons as Nikki Martin
- Louis Mercier as French Waiter (uncredited)
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Lucille Ball as Claire Williams -
Herman Bing as "Hammy" Hammacher
Also Starring in That Girl from Paris
· 32 more- Edmund Mortimer Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing Ship's Purser (uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan Police Detective (uncredited)
- Jack Chefe Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Harry Wilson Dock Worker (uncredited)
- Mischa Auer Butch
- Oscar Apfel Judge at Second Wedding (uncredited)
- Willard Robertson Immigration Officer (uncredited)
- Frank Jenks Laughing Boy Frank
- Alec Craig Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- Kernan Cripps Doorman (uncredited)
- Michael Mark Drunk Fortune-Teller (uncredited)
- Jack Oakie Whammo Lonsdale
- Robert R. Stephenson Police Turnkey (uncredited)
- Gregory Gaye Paul Joseph DeVry (uncredited)
- Symona Boniface Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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- William Worthington Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Ferdinand Gottschalk Nikki's Uncle (uncredited)
- Charles McAvoy Policeman (uncredited)
- Ferdinand Munier Mayor (uncredited)
- George Sorel Wedding Guest
- Gene Raymond Windy McLean
- André Cheron M. Picard (uncredited)
- Vinton Hayworth Reporter (uncredited)
- Rafaela Ottiano Nikki's Personal Maid (uncredited)
- Landers Stevens Ship Captain (uncredited)
- Jack George Orchestra Conductor (uncredited)
- John Shelton Photographer (uncredited)
- Pat Hartigan Second Immigration Officer (uncredited)
- Jimmy Dorsey Hammacher's Band Member (uncredited)
- Patricia Wilder Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
- Harry Jans Ship's Purser (uncredited)
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That Girl from Paris FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of That Girl from Paris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is That Girl from Paris?
That Girl from Paris runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was That Girl from Paris released?
That Girl from Paris was released on December 31, 1936.
Who directed That Girl from Paris?
That Girl from Paris was directed by Leigh Jason.
More films by Leigh Jason Who is in the cast of That Girl from Paris?
That Girl from Paris stars Lily Pons as Nikki Martin, Louis Mercier as French Waiter (uncredited) and Lucille Ball as Claire Williams, among 36 credited actors.
Does That Girl from Paris have a post-credit scene?
No. That Girl from Paris has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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