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Paris Frills

Paris Frills

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Paris Frills

1945

1h 51m

6.4(32 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Philippe Clarence, a famous Parisian dressmaker, seduces his friend's fiancee. But, for the first time in his life, this is for real. The film is also a sharp picture of the fashion world.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Raymond Rouleau

Raymond Rouleau

Philippe Clarence

Micheline Presle

Micheline Presle

Micheline Lafaurie

Jean Chevrier

Jean Chevrier

Daniel Rousseau

Gabrielle Dorziat

Gabrielle Dorziat

Solange, l'assistante de Philippe

Françoise Lugagne

Françoise Lugagne

Anne-Marie

Jeanne Fusier-Gir

Jeanne Fusier-Gir

Paulette

Christiane Barry

Lucienne

Rosine Luguet

Rosine Luguet

Cousin

Yolande Bloin

Eveline Volney

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Directed by: Jacques Becker
Written by: Jacques Becker
Maurice Griffe
Produced by: André Halley des Fontaines

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