poster

1948

(04/24/1948) (GB)

Drama,

1h 46m

70

User Score

Overview

The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.

1948

70

User Score

(04/24/1948) (GB)

Drama,

1h 46m

Overview

The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.

Cast

Andrew Cruickshank

Andrew Cruickshank

Prince Nicholas

Kenneth Kent

Kenneth Kent

Emperor Napoleon

Margaretta Scott

Margaretta Scott

Empress Euginie

Patti Morgan

Patti Morgan

Bellanger

Sybille Binder

Sybille Binder

Mrs. Lachman

Leslie Perrins

Leslie Perrins

Count Paiva