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Folies Bergère de Paris (1935)
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22 February 1935 (USA)
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An entertainer impersonates a look-alike banker, causing comic confusion for wife and girlfriend. full summary | add synopsis
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Won Oscar.
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a smashing musical about mistaken identity
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Maurice Chevalier | ... | Eugene Charlier / Baron Fernand Cassini | |
| Merle Oberon | ... | Baroness Genevieve Cassini | |
| Ann Sothern | ... | Mimi | |
| Eric Blore | ... | Francois | |
| Ferdinand Munier | ... | Morrisot | |
| Walter Byron | ... | Marquis René de Lac | |
| Lumsden Hare | ... | Gustave | |
| Robert Greig | ... | Henri | |
| Ferdinand Gottschalk | ... | Perishot | |
| Halliwell Hobbes | ... | Monsieur Paulet | |
| Georges Renavent | ... | Premier of France | |
| Phillip Dare | ... | Victor | |
| Frank McGlynn Sr. | ... | Joseph | |
| Barbara Leonard | ... | Toinette | |
| Olin Howland | ... | Stage Manager |
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USA:80 min (FMC Library Print) | 82 min (copyright length)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)
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USA:TV-G (TV rating) |
USA:Approved (PCA #600)
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Darryl F. Zanuck invited many songwriters to write songs for the production in a competition, and then let 'Maurice Chevalier' (qc) select those he wanted to sing. Without hesitation, Chevalier chose the songs of Jack Meskill and Jack Stern.
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Baroness Genevieve Cassini:
Rene, why don't you marry, get yourself a wife of your own, and leave me alone?
Marquis Rene de Lac: If I can't be happy with another man's wife, how can I be happy with one of my own?
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Marquis Rene de Lac: If I can't be happy with another man's wife, how can I be happy with one of my own?
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Alternate language version of Folies-Bergère (1936)
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Singing a Happy Song
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A double role for Maurice Chevalier here, as a performer at the Folies Bergeres plus a rich Baron he impersonates as part of his act. When misfortune hits the Baron, the performer finds an off-stage assignment which can only lead to fun for him and the audience.
Great musical numbers (especially Rhythm of the Rain and the finale with straw hats), strong casting (Ann Southern, Merle Oberon, and the hilarious Eric Blore), and a mixed identity plot which moves along with class and verve, 'Folies Bergere' is an extremely enjoyable example of Hollywood's 1930s flirtation with Europe.
Chevalier's last US role for more than a decade is perfect for him, and the dual roles showcase his acting skills as well as providing lots of chances for that old Gallic charm.