So This Is Paris (1926)
Comedy | 31 July 1926
Director:
Ernst LubitschWriter:
Hans KralyCinematographer:
John MescallProduction Company:
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.Referring to the film as Reveillon, the 27 Mar 1926 FD announced that Patsy Ruth Miller would star in the Warner Bros. Pictures production, directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The picture was based on the 1872 play, Le Réveillon, written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Le Réveillon was also the basis of the operetta Die Fledermaus, with music by Johann Strauss, and libretto by Carl Haffner and Richard Genée (Vienna, 5 Apr 1874).
The 29 Mar 1926 FD reported that production on the comedy would begin within days.
The 14 May 1926 FD noted the title change to So This is Paris. Four days later, the 18 May 1926 FD announced that Robert Wagner was hired to write the titles.
According to the 23 May 1926 FD, principal photography was completed that day.
On 28 Jul 1926, Var stated that the premiere was recently held at an “elaborate opening” at the Forum Theater in Los Angeles, CA, with actor George Jessel serving as master of ceremonies.
The Aug 1926 Motion Picture Magazine indicated that Harold Grieve designed the interiors and exteriors of the “wicked” Parisian café that appeared in the film.
So This is Pariswas praised as “smart and diverting” in the 15 Aug 1926FD review.
This film is extant.
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Referring to the film as Reveillon, the 27 Mar 1926 FD announced that Patsy Ruth Miller would star in the Warner Bros. Pictures production, directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The picture was based on the 1872 play, Le Réveillon, written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Le Réveillon was also the basis of the operetta Die Fledermaus, with music by Johann Strauss, and libretto by Carl Haffner and Richard Genée (Vienna, 5 Apr 1874).
The 29 Mar 1926 FD reported that production on the comedy would begin within days.
The 14 May 1926 FD noted the title change to So This is Paris. Four days later, the 18 May 1926 FD announced that Robert Wagner was hired to write the titles.
According to the 23 May 1926 FD, principal photography was completed that day.
On 28 Jul 1926, Var stated that the premiere was recently held at an “elaborate opening” at the Forum Theater in Los Angeles, CA, with actor George Jessel serving as master of ceremonies.
The Aug 1926 Motion Picture Magazine indicated that Harold Grieve designed the interiors and exteriors of the “wicked” Parisian café that appeared in the film.
So This is Pariswas praised as “smart and diverting” in the 15 Aug 1926FD review.
This film is extant.
Reveillon
To relieve the boredom of their marriage, Alfred and Adela, a young dancing team, are constantly on the alert for a new flirtation. One morning Dr. Eisenstein comes to their apartment with the intent of thrashing Alfred with his cane for entrancing his wife, Rosalind, by practicing in front of the open window, but his temper quickly cools as he recognizes Adela as a former sweetheart, and he tells Rosalind a fantastic story to cover his flirtation with Adela. Alfred, however, returns the doctor's cane, begins a counter flirtation with Rosalind, and tells her about her husband's philandering. Driving to meet Adela, Eisenstein is arrested for speeding; meanwhile, Alfred visits Rosalind, but when officers come to take the doctor to jail, Alfred declares he is Eisenstein to save Rosalind's reputation. Rosalind hears on the radio that Adela and Eisenstein have won a Charleston contest at the ball, where she finds the doctor intoxicated. After a number of amusing tiffs, Adela finds a new admirer and the couple are ...
To relieve the boredom of their marriage, Alfred and Adela, a young dancing team, are constantly on the alert for a new flirtation. One morning Dr. Eisenstein comes to their apartment with the intent of thrashing Alfred with his cane for entrancing his wife, Rosalind, by practicing in front of the open window, but his temper quickly cools as he recognizes Adela as a former sweetheart, and he tells Rosalind a fantastic story to cover his flirtation with Adela. Alfred, however, returns the doctor's cane, begins a counter flirtation with Rosalind, and tells her about her husband's philandering. Driving to meet Adela, Eisenstein is arrested for speeding; meanwhile, Alfred visits Rosalind, but when officers come to take the doctor to jail, Alfred declares he is Eisenstein to save Rosalind's reputation. Rosalind hears on the radio that Adela and Eisenstein have won a Charleston contest at the ball, where she finds the doctor intoxicated. After a number of amusing tiffs, Adela finds a new admirer and the couple are reconciled.
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