Slightly French
"THE ACCENT IS ON Fun!"
Originally released in 1949. Slightly French is a comedy/music film. directed by Douglas Sirk. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dorothy Lamour, Don Ameche, and Janis Carter
Synopsis
A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new discovery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1949
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dorothy Lamour
as Mary O'Leary aka Rochelle Olivia
Don Ameche
as John Gayle
Janis Carter
as Louisa Gayle
Willard Parker
as Douglas Hyde
Adele Jergens
as Yvonne La Tour
Jeanne Manet
as Nicolette
Patricia Barry
as Hilda (uncredited)
William Bishop
as J.B. (voice) (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
as Reporter (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slightly French about?
A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new discovery.
Who directed Slightly French?
Slightly French was directed by Douglas Sirk.
How long is Slightly French?
Slightly French has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Slightly French released?
Slightly French was released on February 2, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slightly French?
The main cast of Slightly French includes Dorothy Lamour, Don Ameche, Janis Carter, Willard Parker, Adele Jergens.