The Battle of Paris

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The Battle of Paris
Battle of Paris still 1929.jpg
Scene from the film
Directed by Robert Florey
Written by Gene Markey
Produced by Monta Bell
Starring Gertrude Lawrence
Charles Ruggles
Walter Petrie
Gladys DuBois
Arthur Treacher
Joe King
Cinematography George J. Folsey
Music byMusic:
Cole Porter
Jay Gorney
Dick Howard
Lyrics:
Howard Dietz
Cole Porter
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release dates
  • November 30, 1929 (1929-11-30)(U.S.)
  • December 28, 1930 (1930-12-28)(Finland)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Battle of Paris (a.k.a. The Gay Lady) is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film.

Contents

Plot

Gertrude Lawrence plays a singer in Paris during World War I. After stealing from Tony (Walter Petrie), an American artist, the two fall in love.

Cast

Songs

Words by Howard Dietz (as Dick Howard)
Music by Jay Gorney
Copyright 1929 by Spier and Coslow Inc

Words and Music by Cole Porter
Copyright 1929 by Harms Inc.

Words by Howard Dietz (as Dick Howard)
Music by Jay Gorney
Copyright 1929 by Spier and Coslow Inc

Words and Music by Cole Porter
Copyright 1929 by Harms Inc.
Sung by Gertrude Lawrence

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