The Battle of Paris
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| Directed by | Robert Florey |
| Produced by | Monta Bell |
| Written by | Gene Markey |
| Starring | Gertrude Lawrence Charles Ruggles Walter Petrie Gladys DuBois Arthur Treacher Joe King |
| Music by | Music: Cole Porter Jay Gorney Dick Howard Lyrics: Howard Dietz Cole Porter |
| Cinematography | George J. Folsey |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures (1929) (USA) (theatrical) MCA/Universal Pictures (1958) (USA) (TV) |
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Running time
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80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Battle of Paris (aka The Gay Lady) is a 1929 black and white American musical film.
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Plot
Gertrude Lawrence plays a singer in Paris during World War I. After stealing from Tony (Walter Petrie), an American artist, the two fall in love.
Cast
- Gertrude Lawrence - Georgie
- Charles Ruggles - Zizi
- Walter Petrie - Tony
- Gladys DuBois - Suzanne
- Arthur Treacher - Harry
- Joe King - Jack
- Luis Alberni - (uncredited)
Songs
- "When I Am Housekeeping For You"
Words by Howard Dietz (as Dick Howard)
Music by Jay Gorney
Copyright 1929 by Spier and Coslow Inc
- "Here Comes The Bandwagon"
Words and Music by Cole Porter
Copyright 1929 by Harms Inc.
- "What Makes My Baby Blue"
Words by Howard Dietz (as Dick Howard)
Music by Jay Gorney
Copyright 1929 by Spier and Coslow Inc
- "They All Fall In Love"
Words and Music by Cole Porter
Copyright 1929 by Harms Inc.
Sung by Gertrude Lawrence
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