Made in Paris (1966)

Maggie Scott (Ann-Margret), a fashion buyer in Paris on her first buying spree where she meets famous fashion designer Mark Fontaine (Louis Jourdan) and he immediately gives her the big ... See full summary »

Director:

Boris Sagal

Writer:

Stanley Roberts

Stars:

Ann-Margret, Louis Jourdan, Richard Crenna

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ann-Margret	...	Maggie Scott
Louis Jourdan	...	Marc Fontaine
Richard Crenna	...	Herb Stone
Edie Adams	...	Irene Chase
Chad Everett	...	Ted Barclay
John McGiver	...	Roger Barclay
Marcel Dalio	...	Georges
Mathilda Calnan	...	Cecile (as Matilda Calnan)
Jacqueline Beer	...	Denise Marton
Marcel Hillaire	...	Attendant
Michele Montau	...	Elise
Reta Shaw	...	American Bar Singer
Count Basie and His Orchestra	...	Themselves
Mongo Santamaría	...	(as Mongo Santamaria and His Band)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Count Basie	...	Himself - Leader of His Orchestra

Storyline

Maggie Scott (Ann-Margret), a fashion buyer in Paris on her first buying spree where she meets famous fashion designer Mark Fontaine (Louis Jourdan) and he immediately gives her the big rush. When Maggie appears to have lost the lucrative contract with Fontaine, her boss Ted Barclay (Chad Everett), the son of her company's owner, comes to Paris to straighten things out, making an even bigger mess of things.

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Plot Keywords:

fashion show | paris france | american abroad

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Taglines:

This is Ann-Margaret BEFORE she went to Paris... This is Ann-Margaret AFTER she got to Paris... AND what happens in between is what it's all about!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cita en París

Company Credits

Production Co:

Euterpe, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As pre-release publicity MGM sent costume designer Helen Rose to New York City and Chicago with "25 Fabulous Helen Rose Fashion Creations" from the $250,000 wardrobe designed for the film. The first fashion show was presented at the National Press Fashion Show sponsored by The New York Couture Group in January 1966. A week later the famous Pump Room in The Ambassador East Hotel was the scene for the Chicago show, followed by the world premiere of the film at The Chicago Theatre on January 28, 1966. A vial of the Robert Piguet fragrance "Bandit" was handed out to the ladies for the first three days of the movies run in Chicago.

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Quotes

Herb Stone: Have you come here to destroy all fashion designers in Paris, or is it just me?

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Connections

Featured in From Paris: Your Reporter Richard Crenna (1966)

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Soundtracks

"Goof Proof"
Music by Quincy Jones
Performed by Count Basie

User Reviews

Some great sets

Overall, this grab-bag of 60s genres really doesn't work very well. The MGM gloss is clearly evident, however, and some of the set pieces are not to be missed.

Two-thirds of the way through this flick, I realized that I had lost interest, mainly due to weak characterizations, and stupid plot contrivances. The AM dance number and subsequent vocal come out of nowhere - this is definitely an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink script.

AM's performance is unsubstantial, although LJ provides his usual touch of sophistication. RC and CE are completely inconsequential.

Recommended only for set and costume design......and perhaps for the chance to see AM in her prime.