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The French way

Title
The French way [videorecording] / a Manor Films release ; presented by L. Barry Bernard ; directed and produced by J[acques] de Baroncelli.
Publication
1952.

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Additional Authors
  • Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975.
  • Presle, Micheline.
  • Marchal, George, 1920-1997.
  • Baroncelli, Jacques de.
  • Wal-Berg, 1910-
  • Scotto, Vincent, 1876-1952.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (74 min.) : sd., b&w; 1/2 in.
Summary
Romantic comedy featuring Josephine Baker as a cabaret singer who assists two lovers in the face of their parents' disapproval. Includes brief glimpses of Baker and chorus girls in cabaret rehearsals and performances.
Alternative Title
Fausse alerte
Genre/Form
  • Features.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Video.
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1940 under the title Fausse alerte. Reissued by Manor Films in 1952 with English subtitles under the title The French way.
Credits (note)
  • Choreography not credited; music, Wal-Berg, Vincent Scotto ("Mon coeur est un oiseau des iles").
Performer (note)
  • Josephine Baker (Zazu Clairon), Micheline Prelle (Claire Ancelot), Georges Marchal (Bernard Dalban), [Raymond] Aimos (Honoré Petru), Jean Tissier (Gregor), Gabrielle Dorziat (Mme. Ancelot), Saturnin Fabre (M. Dalban), Marguerite Perry (Mlle. Esperajou), Lucien Baroux (Leon the tramp), others.
Language (note)
  • In French with English subtitles.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-6844
OCLC
NYPY896016687-F
Title
The French way [videorecording] / a Manor Films release ; presented by L. Barry Bernard ; directed and produced by J[acques] de Baroncelli.
Imprint
1952.
Country of Producing Entity
France.
Credits
Choreography not credited; music, Wal-Berg, Vincent Scotto ("Mon coeur est un oiseau des iles").
Cast
Josephine Baker (Zazu Clairon), Micheline Prelle (Claire Ancelot), Georges Marchal (Bernard Dalban), [Raymond] Aimos (Honoré Petru), Jean Tissier (Gregor), Gabrielle Dorziat (Mme. Ancelot), Saturnin Fabre (M. Dalban), Marguerite Perry (Mlle. Esperajou), Lucien Baroux (Leon the tramp), others.
Language
In French with English subtitles.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. The French way.
Added Author
Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975. Performer
Presle, Micheline. Actor
Marchal, George, 1920-1997. Actor
Baroncelli, Jacques de. Producer. Director
Wal-Berg, 1910- Composer
Scotto, Vincent, 1876-1952. Composer
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-6844
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