Paris Playboys
Paris Playboys

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Paris Playboys

1954
Movie
62 min
English

Sach is the exact double of a famous French scientist who has invented a powerful rocket fuel. Enemy agents, mistaking Sach for the scientist, attempt to kidnap him and get the formula for the fuel.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Sidney SalkowGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

An innocent American librarian travels to Paris to discover the meaning of 'playboy' and find a suitable husband. However, he gets entangled in a series of comedic misadventures and mistaken identities.

Critical Reception

Paris Playboys is a minor comedy from the mid-1950s that received a modest reception. It is often remembered for its gentle humor and star Wally Cox's portrayal of an earnest, somewhat naive character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mildly amusing romantic comedy with a predictable plot.

  • Wally Cox delivers a charming performance as the well-meaning protagonist.

  • The Parisian setting adds some visual appeal, but the humor is often gentle to the point of being forgettable.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but general audience reception tends to be that of a light, somewhat dated romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a brief period where Wally Cox, known primarily for his gentle television persona on 'Mister Peepers,' attempted a transition into feature films.

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