It Happened in Paris
Originally released in 1919. It Happened in Paris is a crime/drama film. directed by David Hartford. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Madame Yorska, Lawson Butt, and Rose Dione
Synopsis
Penniless aristocrat Yvonne Dupré ekes out a living selling her paintings to a crooked dealer, Leon Naisson, who passes them off as other more famous artists. Leon confides to his unscrupulous model Romildo, that he is attracted to Yvonne. Romildo drugs his lover, fiery Apache dancer Juliette who closely resembles Yvonne, then tries to extort money from Leon to have his way with her. Leon discovers the duplicity but convinces the artist's sweetheart, Dick Gray, that she has been unfaithful. As police close in on Leon, he frames Yvonne by planting forged paintings in her studio. Following Yvonne's arrest, Juliette is informed by her foster sister that she was stolen by gypsies as a child and is actually Yvonne's twin sister. Juliette exposes Leon's operation to the police, reuniting Yvonne and Dick.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tyrad Pictures Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It Happened in Paris about?
Penniless aristocrat Yvonne Dupré ekes out a living selling her paintings to a crooked dealer, Leon Naisson, who passes them off as other more famous artists. Leon confides to his unscrupulous mod...
Who directed It Happened in Paris?
It Happened in Paris was directed by David Hartford.
How long is It Happened in Paris?
It Happened in Paris has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was It Happened in Paris released?
It Happened in Paris was released on December 26, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in It Happened in Paris?
The main cast of It Happened in Paris includes Madame Yorska, Lawson Butt, Rose Dione, Charles Gunn, Hayward Mack.