Still from Slightly French — Slightly French (1949) — Douglas SirkPhotographed by Charles Lawton Jr.

Douglas Sirk

Slightly French

Name: Slightly French
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1949
Duration: 81 min

English / 1949 / 1h 21m

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Comedy Romance Music

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorDouglas Sirk

WriterKaren DeWolf

CinematographerCharles Lawton Jr.

Editor

Cast

Dorothy Lamouras Mary O'Leary aka Rochelle Olivia

Don Amecheas John Gayle

Janis Carteras Louisa Gayle

Willard Parkeras Douglas Hyde

Adele Jergensas Yvonne La Tour

Jeanne Manetas Nicolette

Patricia Barryas Hilda (uncredited)

William Bishopas J.B. (voice) (uncredited)

Symona Bonifaceas Party Guest (uncredited)

Paul Bradleyas Reporter (uncredited)

Jack Bruceas Carnival Barker (uncredited)

Earl Brownas Carnie (uncredited)

Leonard Careyas Wilson (uncredited)

Kernan Crippsas Carnival Barker (uncredited)

Roy Darmouras Carnie (uncredited)

Hal K. Dawsonas Whitaker (uncredited)

Jack Deeryas Nightclub Charity Guest (uncredited)

Jack Del Rioas Frenchman (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnumas Marty Freeman (uncredited)

Frank Fergusonas Marty Freeman (uncredited)