This Was Paris
This Was Paris

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This Was Paris

1942
Movie
77 min
English

British agents operate in Paris during the Second World War.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: B. Riley FarberGenres: Comedy, War

Plot Summary

When a naive American woman inherits a Parisian newspaper, she travels to France to take it over. Upon arrival, she becomes embroiled in wartime intrigue and romance, finding herself caught between a charming reporter and a mysterious diplomat.

Critical Reception

This lighthearted comedy-war film received a mixed to positive reception, appreciated for its attempts at humor amidst the serious backdrop of war, though some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted escapism and amusing performances.

  • Some found the plot to be formulaic and the wartime setting not fully utilized for dramatic depth.

  • Considered a decent, if unremarkable, wartime diversion.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio known for its lower-budget productions, often referred to as 'Poverty Row'.

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