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The Rage of Paris (1938)
Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution to her problems is to try and snare a rich husband. Enlisting the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre'd at a ritzy New York City hotel, the trio plot to have Gloria catch the eye of Bill Duncan, a millionaire staying at the hotel. The plan works and the two quickly become engaged. Nicole's plan may be thwarted by Bill's friend, Jim Trevor, who's met Nicole before and sees through her plot.
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Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution to her problems is to try and snare a rich husband. Enlisting the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre'd at a ritzy New York City hotel, the trio plot to have Gloria catch the eye of Bill Duncan, a millionaire staying at the hotel. The plan works and the two quickly become engaged. Nicole's plan may be thwarted by Bill's friend, Jim Trevor, who's met Nicole before and sees through her plot.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy, Romance
Written By:Bruce Manning, Felix Jackson
In Theaters:6/9/1938
Box Office:
Runtime:78 minutes
Studio:Universal Pictures
Cast
Henry Koster
Director
Danielle Darrieux
Nicole de Cortillion
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Jim Trevor
Louis Hayward
Bill Duncan
Helen Broderick
Gloria Patterson
Mischa Auer
Mike, Head Waiter
Charles Coleman
Rigley
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. William Duncan Sr.
Nella Walker
Mrs. Duncan
Harry Davenport
Pop, Caretaker
Edward Gargan
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Jennifer Gray
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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