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Innocents of Paris

  • 19291929
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 18m
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7.5/10
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Maurice Chevalier in Innocents of Paris (1929)
  • Musical
  • Romance
Maurice, a humble Parisian junk dealer who sells some of his wares at the Flea market, saves a boy from drowning. The boy's aunt Louise is grateful and wins Maurice's affections, but the lad... Read allMaurice, a humble Parisian junk dealer who sells some of his wares at the Flea market, saves a boy from drowning. The boy's aunt Louise is grateful and wins Maurice's affections, but the lad's grandfather despises him. The jaunty junk man gets a great offer to sing in an importan... Read allMaurice, a humble Parisian junk dealer who sells some of his wares at the Flea market, saves a boy from drowning. The boy's aunt Louise is grateful and wins Maurice's affections, but the lad's grandfather despises him. The jaunty junk man gets a great offer to sing in an important show and launch a theatrical career, but Louise is against it and at length, he must cho... Read all
IMDb RATING
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43
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  • Director
    • Richard Wallace
  • Writers
    • C.E. Andrews(play "Flea Market")
    • Ethel Doherty
    • Ernest Vajda
  • Stars
    • Maurice Chevalier
    • Sylvia Beecher
    • Russell Simpson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Wallace
  • Writers
    • C.E. Andrews(play "Flea Market")
    • Ethel Doherty
    • Ernest Vajda
  • Stars
    • Maurice Chevalier
    • Sylvia Beecher
    • Russell Simpson
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Maurice Chevalier in Innocents of Paris (1929)
    Maurice Chevalier and Sylvia Beecher in Innocents of Paris (1929)
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    Innocents of Paris (1929)

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    Maurice Chevalier
    Maurice Chevalier
    • Maurice Marneyas Maurice Marney
    Sylvia Beecher
    Sylvia Beecher
    • Louise Levalas Louise Leval
    Russell Simpson
    Russell Simpson
    • Emile Levalas Emile Leval
    George Fawcett
    George Fawcett
    • Monsieur Marnyas Monsieur Marny
    John Miljan
    John Miljan
    • Monsieur Renardas Monsieur Renard
    Margaret Livingston
    Margaret Livingston
    • Madame Renardas Madame Renard
    David Durand
    David Durand
    • Jo-Joas Jo-Jo
    Jack Luden
    Jack Luden
    • Julesas Jules
    Johnnie Morris
    • Musicianas Musician
    Wesley Barry
    Wesley Barry
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Harvey Clark
    Harvey Clark
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Nick Cogley
    Nick Cogley
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Helene Costello
    Helene Costello
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Dorothy Cumming
    Dorothy Cumming
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Stepin Fetchit
    Stepin Fetchit
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Bess Flowers
    Bess Flowers
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Martindel
    Edward Martindel
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Carolynne Snowden
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Wallace
    • Writers
      • C.E. Andrews(play "Flea Market")
      • Ethel Doherty
      • Ernest Vajda
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    Maurice, a humble Parisian junk dealer who sells some of his wares at the Flea market, saves a boy from drowning. The boy's aunt Louise is grateful and wins Maurice's affections, but the lad's grandfather despises him. The jaunty junk man gets a great offer to sing in an important show and launch a theatrical career, but Louise is against it and at length, he must choose between the two. —WesternOne1
    • flea market
    • stage star
    • paris france
    • based on play
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Oh la' la! A Story of Paris- and a new star that will win you with his charm and personality. (Print ad- The Hutt News, ((Lower Hutt, N. Z.)) 16 January 1930)
    • Genres
      • Musical
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      One of the earliest of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since. However, because of legal complications, this particular title was not included in the original television package and may not have ever been televised.
    • Connections
      Featured in Paramount Presents (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      It's a Habit of Mine
      (uncredited)

      Music by Richard A. Whiting

      Lyrics by Leo Robin

      Copyright 1929 by Famous Music Corp.

    User reviews3

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    Top review
    8/10
    For Maurice Chevalier fans this, his first talkie, was a joy to discover at CINEFEST 2004.
    For Maurice Chevalier fans this, his first talkie, was a joy to discover. He actually enters from behind a curtain out of character to introduce himself, explain his outrageous accent and set up the plot. The New York Times said, `He is the whole show, and when he is off screen the suspense consists of waiting until he reappears, either to sing or talk in his charming manner.' The plot concerns a junk dealer, or as he prefers, Antiquer, who saves a young boy (David Duran) from drowning late one night. Chevalier takes the child to the childhood home of his mother, who has just committed suicide, only to be turned out by her cruel father (Russell Simpson). The boy's pretty aunt Louise (as in `Every little breeze…) (Sylvia Beecher), is sympathetic, but dares not cross her father. Maurice decides to raise the orphan himself. Later he sings at the local Flea Market, is discovered by a theatre manager and more importantly, the theatre owner's wife. When he has to choose between success or love… well, what would you do? This is a star making performance by a true original. His obvious love of life is a breath of fresh air. And this film contains more of his music hall act than any of his others including his eccentric dancing style and sexy posturing paid tribute to in Love Me Tonight. I saw this film in March of 2004 at the CINEFEST film festival in Syracuse, NY. Thank god for film festivals like this one that make rare films like this available and the folks who provide comments to IMDB for others to share. Please support the IMDB and early film festivals!
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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1929 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Paris şarkıcısı
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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