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The King of Paris (Original title)
Date: 20 May 1934 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Jack Raymond

Synopsis: Selfish impresario makes a star of a Russian girl and tricks her into marriage.Synopsis: MFB 1.91. From the play LA VOIE LACTEE by Alfred Savoir and John Van Druten.

Genre:
Drama
Releases
Date: 1934Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 75 mins Length: 6733 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (10)
Production Company: British and Dominions Film Corporation, Producer: Herbert Wilcox, Script: John Drinkwater, Script: W.P. Lipscomb, Script: Paul Gangelin, English adaptation: John Van Druten, Original play: Alfred Savoir, Photography: Freddie Young, Art Director: L.P. Williams
Cast (9)
Cedric Hardwicke (Max Till), Marie Glory (Maika Tamara), Ralph Richardson (Paul Lebrun), Phyllis Monkman (Gismonde), O.B. Clarence (Mayor), John Deverell (Bertrand), Lydia Sherwood (Juliette Till), Jeanne Stuart (Yvonne), Joan Maude (Lea Rossignol)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
In: The Picturegoer v4 n208 18 May 1935  Page: 32
Title: [The Picturegoer - v4 n208 18 May 1935: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Weekly v13 n341 26 Apr 1935  Page: 32
Title: [Film Weekly - v13 n341 26 Apr 1935: no known title]Language: English

In: Kinematograph Weekly n1438 8 Nov 1934
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n1438 8 Nov 1934: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v1 n1 February 1934  Page: 91
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v1 n1 February 1934: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedFeetBFI identifier: C-598089
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 6700 FeetStock date: 1934BFI identifier: C-516090
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedFeetBFI identifier: C-598089
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: Combined as MuteLength: 6600 FeetBFI identifier: C-598087
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 6607 FeetBFI identifier: C-598088
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film