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Film / 1948
Idol of Paris
Directed by
Leslie Arliss
The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.
The story
The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.
Cast
Michael RennieHertz
Beryl BaxterTheresa
Christine NordenCora Pearl
Miles MallesonOffenbach
Andrew OsbornAntoine
Andrew CruickshankPrince Nicholas
Kenneth KentEmperor Napoleon
Margaretta ScottEmpress Euginie
Patti MorganBellanger
Genine GrahamBarucci
Henry OscarLachman
Sybille BinderMrs. Lachman
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