Paris When It Sizzles (1964)

Paris When It Sizzles (1964)
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Richard Quine directs George Axelrod's acerbic script (adapted from Julien Duvivier's La Fête à Henriette) in this romantic comedy that reunites William Holden and Audrey Hepburn for the first time since 1954's Sabrina. Holden plays Richard Benson, a Hollywood screenwriter being pressured by movie producer Alexander Meyerheimer (Noël Coward) to finish his script entitled "The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower." Meyerheimer gives Richard a two-day ultimatum to complete his work, unaware that Richard has yet to even start on the script. In an effort to get moving on his project, Richard hires a live-in secretary, Gabrielle Simpson (Audrey Hepburn), to help him. Soon enough, the two fall in love and spend the time enacting various scenes from the unwritten screenplay as the time slips away and Richard's deadline looms. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
William HoldenAudrey Hepburn, (more)
Director(s):
Richard Quine
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Synopsis of Paris When It Sizzles

Richard Quine directs George Axelrod's acerbic script (adapted from Julien Duvivier's La Fête à Henriette) in this romantic comedy that reunites William Holden and Audrey Hepburn for the first time since 1954's Sabrina. Holden plays Richard Benson, a Hollywood screenwriter being pressured by movie producer Alexander Meyerheimer (Noël Coward) to finish his script entitled "The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower." Meyerheimer gives Richard a two-day ultimatum to complete his work, unaware that Richard has yet to even start on the script. In an effort to get moving on his project, Richard hires a live-in secretary, Gabrielle Simpson (Audrey Hepburn), to help him. Soon enough, the two fall in love and spend the time enacting various scenes from the unwritten screenplay as the time slips away and Richard's deadline looms. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
110 mins

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Director(s):
Richard Quine
Writer(s):
George Axelrod
Producer(s):
George AxelrodRichard Quine
Categories:
ComedyRomance
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    William A.

    I enjoyed the film’s portrayal of a script writer’s process, and as a big fan of Audrey Hepburn, found her delightful as ever. The movie was a fun romp through the characters imaginations, and kudos to the tongue in cheek cameo by Tony Curtis. If you are a fan of light comedies, then this is sure to one to watch. Andy

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    Amy L.

    I was excited to see this after seeing some clips on a website. Then I read numerous reviews and was a little worried that I was wasting time on it. It drags a bit in the middle, but the cameos are classic (Tony Curtis is great.) It's a goofy film, but its very cute too. Audrey looks great, as always, and its great to see William and her together again.

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    David D.

    Only watch if your a big fan of Audrey.

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