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… 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
- Directed By
- Douglas Sirk
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Unrated,
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 Lamour
as Mary O'Leary
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Don Ameche
as John Gayle
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Janis Carter
as Louisa Gayle
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Willard Parker
as Douglas Hyde
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Adele Jergens
as Yvonne La Tour
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Jeanne Manet
as Nicolette
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Frank Ferguson
as Marty Freeman
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Myron Healey
as Stevens
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Leonard Carey
as Wilson
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Earl Hodgins
as Barker
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Patricia Barry
as Hilda
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William Bishop
as J.B.
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Hal K. Dawson
as Director
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Al Hill
as Brazilian barker
- Frederic Howard
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Charles Jordan
as Studio Policeman
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Jimmy Lloyd
as Assistant
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Frank Mayo
as Soundman
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Will Stanton
as Cockney barker
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Pierre Watkin
as Publicity man
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Frank Wilcox
as Starr
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Robert B. Williams
as Newsman
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Carolyn Hughes
as Secretary
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Fred F. Sears
as Cameraman
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Michael Towne
as Assistant
