Paris Holiday (1958)

Curiosidades

Paris Holiday is a 1958 American action comedy film, starring Bob Hope, which was directed by Gerd Oswald, and written by Edmund Beloin and Dean Riesner from a story by Hope. The film also features French comedian Fernandel, Anita Ekberg and Martha Hyer, and a rare appearance by writer/director Preston Sturges. The film was shot in Technirama and Technicolor in Paris and in the French village of Gambais.

Production

Paris Holiday had the working title of "Trouble in Paris".

Although Hope initiated production of the film, and came up with the story idea, the intent for the film to be a showcase for both himself and Fernandel is indicated by the opening credits, where Hope's name and Fernandel take turns being listed first.

The film was in production in France from early April to late June 1957 Originally filming took place the Boulogne Studios before moving to the Joinville Studios due to delays. Location shooting took place in Paris, and in the village of Gambais. The film's World Premiere took place in England on 27 February 1958 at the London Pavilion theatre with Bob Hope and Fernandel in attendance.

Hope described the difficulties involved in producing Paris Holiday in his book I Owe Russia $1200.

Hope and Bing Crosby recorded two songs written for the movie - "Paris Holiday" and "Nothing in Common" - for United Artists Records in February 1958. Crosby did not appear in the movie.

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