Innocents of Paris (1929)
78 mins | Musical comedy | 25 May 1929
Director:
Richard WallaceWriters:
Ethel Doherty, Ernest VajdaCinematographer:
Charles LangProduction Company:
Paramount Famous Lasky Corp.According to a studio production chart in the 2 February 1929 Exhibitors Herald-World, production began on 3 January 1929.
Innocents of Paris marked the American motion picture debut of French singer-actor Maurice Chevalier (1888--1972), who became one of the most popular stars of the early 1930s. "Louise," which Chevalier sang in the film, became a signature tune throughout his career. For additional information on Chevalier's American film career, please consult the entries above and below for Folies Bergére de Paris (1935), Man About Town (1947) and Can-Can (1960). ...
According to a studio production chart in the 2 February 1929 Exhibitors Herald-World, production began on 3 January 1929.
Innocents of Paris marked the American motion picture debut of French singer-actor Maurice Chevalier (1888--1972), who became one of the most popular stars of the early 1930s. "Louise," which Chevalier sang in the film, became a signature tune throughout his career. For additional information on Chevalier's American film career, please consult the entries above and below for Folies Bergére de Paris (1935), Man About Town (1947) and Can-Can (1960).
Maurice Marny, a Paris junk dealer, jumps into the Seine to save little Jo-Jo, whose mother committed suicide, and takes the child to his grandfather, Émile Leval. Maurice falls in love with the boy's aunt, Louise, but Émile bitterly opposes the match. In the Flea Market, where he sings, Maurice attracts the attention of Monsieur Renard, a theater manager, and his wife, who offer him a part in their revue. Broken-hearted, Louise tries to persuade him to give up the stage, but to no avail. Émile, learning of their love, sets out for the theater with a pistol, but Louise has him arrested for attempted murder to protect Maurice and in desperation confesses her plot. Maurice returns to the theater and performs as a junkman rather than as the prince for which he is billed, and, triumphant, he renounces his career for the love of ...
Maurice Marny, a Paris junk dealer, jumps into the Seine to save little Jo-Jo, whose mother committed suicide, and takes the child to his grandfather, Émile Leval. Maurice falls in love with the boy's aunt, Louise, but Émile bitterly opposes the match. In the Flea Market, where he sings, Maurice attracts the attention of Monsieur Renard, a theater manager, and his wife, who offer him a part in their revue. Broken-hearted, Louise tries to persuade him to give up the stage, but to no avail. Émile, learning of their love, sets out for the theater with a pistol, but Louise has him arrested for attempted murder to protect Maurice and in desperation confesses her plot. Maurice returns to the theater and performs as a junkman rather than as the prince for which he is billed, and, triumphant, he renounces his career for the love of Louise.
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