The Battle of Paris

The Battle of Paris

Scene from the film
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)
Release dates
  • November 30, 1929 (1929-11-30) (U.S.)
  • December 28, 1930 (1930-12-28) (Finland)
Running time
80 minutes
Country United States
Language English

The Battle of Paris (aka The Gay Lady) is a 1929 American Pre-Code musical film.

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

Songs

Words by Howard Dietz (as Dick Howard)
Music by Jay Gorney
Copyright 1929 by Spier and Coslow Inc

Words and Music by Cole Porter
Copyright 1929 by Harms Inc.

Words by Howard Dietz (as Dick Howard)
Music by Jay Gorney
Copyright 1929 by Spier and Coslow Inc

Words and Music by Cole Porter
Copyright 1929 by Harms Inc.
Sung by Gertrude Lawrence

References


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