Nightclub singer fleeing the scene of a murder is protected by a young man who is studying for the priesthood.Nightclub singer fleeing the scene of a murder is protected by a young man who is studying for the priesthood.Nightclub singer fleeing the scene of a murder is protected by a young man who is studying for the priesthood.
Raymond Bussières
- Concierge
- (uncredited)
Joseph Cotten
- Flight Announcer at the airport
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Ina De La Haye
- Mama Lugacetti
- (uncredited)
Jacques Hilling
- Taxi Driver
- (uncredited)
Olivier Hussenot
- Remy Hotel Manager
- (uncredited)
Jean Ozenne
- Priest in Seminar
- (uncredited)
John Van Dreelen
- Michel Trevelle
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGreg and Tony's hotel rate of 1,100 francs would equal $3.15 at the time or nearly $30 in 2018.
- GoofsAt the airport at the beginning of the film, as Greg is walking with Father Cunningham, a moving shadow of the boom microphone is visible on the gray wall behind them.
- Quotes
Monica Johnson: [to Gregory Fitzgerald] I interfere with you no longer.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 1955 Motion Picture Theatre Celebration (1955)
- SoundtracksEmbrasse (Hold Me Close)
(Embrasse-Moi Bien)
Music by Paul Durand
French lyrics by Henri Contet
English lyrics by Richard Driscoll
Performed by Anne Baxter
Featured review
In the 1950's, Baxter seemed to be on a roll when it came to tempting priests! First Monty Clift in "I Confess" and then Forrest in this film. Forrest (looking quite handsome and dashing) is on his way to Rome to take his priestly vows, but first has a layover in Paris. His roomie gets sick from the flight, so he sets out to catch a glimpse of The City of Lights. He's barely turned a corner when breathless Baxter hops in his cab, teary and worried. It turns out she's just been present at a murder and fears she is the next target. Forrest decides to help her, many times and in a variety of ways, often risking his own position and value system as a future man of the cloth. They scurry around Paris, the good parts and the bad, as he tries to help her exit the country. Eventually, they discover that they've been keeping some very important secrets from each other and this leads to a hyper-melodramatic resolution. The film is preposterous in the extreme and occasionally quite dull, though not without a few moments of unintentional hilarity. Forrest presents a calm, likable hero, even if his character doesn't always make a lot of sense in his decisions. Baxter is attractive, but unbelievable. Carrying on raspy conversations (often without looking at Forrest) as if she's narrating some film noir, she lays on the hard dame act in her best Claire Trevor impersonation. Amusingly, she skulks about Paris in a LOUD Helen Rose gown and sulks in an attic space wearing a cocktail dress and heels. One particularly ridiculous moment has the pair discussing incredibly sensitive information in the echoey and cavernous Napoleon's Tomb. Later, Forrest practically yells similar information during a quiet fashion show. No wonder they are always just one step away from being caught! What the film does offer is some striking and lovely location shots of Paris and some nicely photographed scenes throughout. Alfred Hitchcock was clearly an inspiration here, both in story and execution with an everyman and a blonde being thrown into a purportedly suspenseful situation. Unfortunately, the script and direction are nowhere near the level of Hitchcock product. The ending is not only ridiculous (and fall-down funny), but also pointless. If it were just a little worse, it may have ranked in Movieline magazine's "Bad Movies We Love". As it stands, it's worth a look for fans of the stars and an occasional hoot at the ludicrous goings-on.
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- Jul 26, 2004
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- Release date
- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- Boulevard in Paris
- Filming locations
- Arc de Triomphe, Paris 8, Paris, France(Greg changes taxis to elude his pursuers)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $868,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.55 : 1
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