
The Rage of Paris
Seen it?1938 | 78 min | Comedy, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pillow Talk or What's Up, Doc?, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Koster
- Danielle DarrieuxNicole de Cortillion
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Jim Trevor
- Louis HaywardBill Duncan
- Helen BroderickGloria Patterson
- Mischa AuerMike, Head Waiter
- Charles ColemanRigley
- Samuel S. HindsMr. William Duncan Sr.
- Nella WalkerMrs. Duncan
- Harry DavenportPop, Caretaker
- Edward GarganTruck Driver (uncredited)