Paris Underground
"SENSATIONAL! REVEALING! Amazing story that tears the veil of secrecy from terrors of occupied Paris!"
Originally released in 1945. Paris Underground is a drama/war film. directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Starring Constance Bennett, Gracie Fields, and George Rigaud
Synopsis
Constance Bennett both produced and starred in the espionager Paris Underground. Bennett and Gracie Fields play, respectively, an American and an English citizen trapped in Paris when the Nazis invade. The women team up to help Allied aviators escape from the occupied city into Free French territory. The screenplay was based on the true wartime activities of Etta Shiber, who engineered the escape of nearly 300 Allied pilots. British fans of comedienne Gracie Fields were put off by the scenes in which she is tortured by the Gestapo, while Constance Bennett's following had been rapidly dwindling since the 1930s; as a result, the heartfelt but tiresome Paris Underground failed to make a dent at the box-office. It would be Constance Bennett's last starring film--and Gracie Fields' last film, period.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Constance Bennett
as Kitty de Mornay
Gracie Fields
as Emmeline Quayle
George Rigaud
as Andre de Mornay
Kurt Kreuger
as Capt. Kurt von Weber
Eily Malyon
as Madame Martin
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Undertaker
Gregory Gaye
as Tissier
Leslie Vincent
as Lt. William Gray
Charles Andre
as Father Dominique
Richard Ryen
as Mons. Renard
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Constance Bennett Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paris Underground about?
Constance Bennett both produced and starred in the espionager Paris Underground. Bennett and Gracie Fields play, respectively, an American and an English citizen trapped in Paris when the Nazis inv...
Who directed Paris Underground?
Paris Underground was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
How long is Paris Underground?
Paris Underground has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Paris Underground released?
Paris Underground was released on October 18, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paris Underground?
The main cast of Paris Underground includes Constance Bennett, Gracie Fields, George Rigaud, Kurt Kreuger, Eily Malyon.