On the Riviera (1951)
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On the Riviera is a remake of 1941's Weekend in Havana, which in turn was a remake of 1934's Folies Bergere. The plot remains the same in all three incarnations: for business purposes, a nightclub entertainer is coerced into posing as his look-alike, a powerful financier/aviator. This time… More On the Riviera is a remake of 1941's Weekend in Havana, which in turn was a remake of 1934's Folies Bergere. The plot remains the same in all three incarnations: for business purposes, a nightclub entertainer is coerced into posing as his look-alike, a powerful financier/aviator. This time it's Danny Kaye who essays the dual role of American cabaret comedian Jack Martin and French financial wizard Henri Duran. While impersonating Duran, Martin is forced to make amorous advances towards Duran's neglected wife (Gene Tierney), proving himself the better lover in the process. Meanwhile, Martin must mollify his genuine sweetheart (and nightclub partner) Collette (Corinne Calvet) without revealing his ruse. A little too top-heavy in the plot department, On the Riviera must be regarded as a second-echelon Danny Kaye vehicle, though Sylvia Fine's specialty numbers -- especially the eerily autobiographical "Popo the Puppet" -- are well up to standard. One of the uncredited specialty dancers is future Broadway star Gwen Verdon. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Walter Lang
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 20, 1951 Wide
- On DVD
- May 22, 2007
Critic Reviews
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Phil Hall, Film Threat
Minor Danny Kaye romp, with some pleasant surprises.
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Cast
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Danny Kaye
as Henri Duran, Jack Martin
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Gene Tierney
as Lilli
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Corinne Calvet
as Colette
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Marcel Dalio
as Philippe Lebrix
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Sig Rumann
as Gapeaux, Gepesux
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Jean Murat
as Periton
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Clinton Sundberg
as Antoine
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Henri Letondal
as Louis Foral
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Joyce Mackenzie
as Mimi
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Monique Chantal
as Minette
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Marina Koshetz
as Mme. Comat
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Ann Codee
as Mme. Periton
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Mari Blanchard
as Engenie
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Ethel Martin
as Dancer
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Gwen Verdon
as Specialty Dancer
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Antonio Filauri
as Chef
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Joi Lansing
as Marilyn Turner
- Charles Andre
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Eugene Borden
as Announcer
- Peter Camlin
- Jack Chefe
- Alberto Morin
- Albert Pollet
- Francesca de Scaffa
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George Davis
as Leon
- George Martin
- Sig Ruman
