Under the Roofs of Paris (1930)
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Rene Clair's Under the Roofs of Paris is one of the first French films shot in sound. The film is a relaxed melodrama where a Parisian street singer (Albert Prejean) and his friend (Edmond Greville) pursue the love of the same woman (Pola Illery). Clair chose to use sound only when needed, preferring to tell the story through his visuals as well as through his dialogue. The result is a striking film, boasting beautiful photography and sets, as well as a moving story. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Albert Prejean, Pola Illery, (more)
- Director(s):
- René Clair
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Under the Roofs of Paris
Rene Clair's Under the Roofs of Paris is one of the first French films shot in sound. The film is a relaxed melodrama where a Parisian street singer (Albert Prejean) and his friend (Edmond Greville) pursue the love of the same woman (Pola Illery). Clair chose to use sound only when needed, preferring to tell the story through his visuals as well as through his dialogue. The result is a striking film, boasting beautiful photography and sets, as well as a moving story. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Under the Roofs of Paris
- Albert Prejean - Albert
- Gaston Modot - Fred
- Paul Olivier - The Drunk
- Raymond Aimos - Thief
- Jane Pierson - Neighborhood Woman
- Pola Illery - Pola
- Edmond T. Greville - Louis
- Bill Bocket - Bill
- Thomy Bourdelle - Francois
- Director(s):
- René Clair
- Writer(s):
- René Clair
- Categories:
- Romance
- 1931 - National Board of Review - Best Foreign Film
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