Slightly French (1949)
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27% want to see it
(11 ratings)
Director Douglas Sirk's love of cinematic esoterica was kept in check in the musical comedy Slightly French. Dorothy Lamour stars as Mary O'Leary, a carnival entertainer who's discovered by enterprising director John Gayle (Don Ameche). The plot dictates that Gayle must pass off Mary as an elegant… More Director Douglas Sirk's love of cinematic esoterica was kept in check in the musical comedy Slightly French. Dorothy Lamour stars as Mary O'Leary, a carnival entertainer who's discovered by enterprising director John Gayle (Don Ameche). The plot dictates that Gayle must pass off Mary as an elegant Parisian actress/singer. This slender plotline enables the film to toss off a number of satirical quips about show biz, and to display Lamour in a variety of exotic costumes. The best musical numbers occur during an extended film-within-a-film sequence. Slightly French is buoyed by its expert supporting cast, including Janis Carter, Willard Parker and Adele Jergens. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 21 min.
- Directed By
- Douglas Sirk
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Really strange musical comedy with a satire on show biz.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Modestly entertaining.
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Cast
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Dorothy Lamouras Mary O'Leary -
Don Amecheas John Gayle -
Janis Carteras Louisa Gayle
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Willard Parkeras Douglas Hyde -
Adele Jergensas Yvonne La Tour -
Jeanne Manetas Nicolette
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