The Gay Parisian (1942)

Name: The Gay Parisian
Genre: Music, Romance
Released: 1942
Duration: 20 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Léonide Massine, Milada Mladova, Frederic Franklin, Nathalie Krassovska, Andre Eglevsky

20m United States of America

Music Romance

Plot

The Gay Parisian, a vibrant 1941 short film from Warner Bros., showcases the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo under the direction of Jean Negulesco. This Technicolor adaptation brings to life the 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne, choreographed by Léonide Massine and set to the enchanting music of Jacques Offenbach. Celebrated for its artistry, the film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel) at the 14th Academy Awards, highlighting its significant impact in the realm of cinematic ballet.

Cast

Léonide Massine Milada Mladova Frederic Franklin Nathalie Krassovska Andre Eglevsky Igor Youskevitch James Starbuck Lubov Roudenko Casimir Kokitch Cyd Charisse Marc Platt George Zoritch