The movie “Paris Holiday” from 1958 is a comedy-action flick featuring Bob Hope as a lead Actor playing the character, Robert Leslie Hunter. The story revolves around his journey to Paris to secure the rights to a highly anticipated script. This is a simple introduction to the movie, its main characters and the premise. Read on to discover more about the intriguing locations it was filmed at and some interesting details that make this film unique.
Where it Filmed?
As you might have guessed from its title, “Paris Holiday” was filmed in the beautiful city of Paris in France. The filming took place starting from April 15, 1957. In the movie, you can experience the charm and beauty of Paris, which form a picturesque backdrop for the intriguing storyline.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bob Hope | Robert Leslie Hunter |
| Fernandel | Fernydel |
| Anita Ekberg | Zara |
| Martha Hyer | Ann McCall |
| Preston Sturges | Serge Vitry |
| André Morell | American Ambassador |
| Alan Gifford | American Consul |
| Maurice Teynac | Doctor Bernais |
| Yves Brainville | Inspector Dupont |
| Jean Murat | Judge |
| Charles Bouillaud | Porter (uncredited) |
| Jean Daurand | (uncredited) |
| Gil Delamare | (uncredited) |
| Jacques Marin | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| Marcel Pérès | Institute guard (uncredited) |
| Roger Tréville | Patient (uncredited) |
| Irène Tunc | Shipboard Lovely (uncredited) |
| Hans Verner | Gangster (uncredited) |
| Paul Violette | Institute guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Bob Hope, besides his acting role, also contributed to the story and is credited as a writer under the name Robert Hope. However, Bob Hope’s real name was Leslie Townes Hope.
- This movie is notable for its unique credit sequence. It’s one of the few films where each of the four main stars takes their turn being billed first while the other three take secondary spots. This sequence starts and ends with Bob Hope’s name at the top.
- The film is mentioned in the documentary “Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer” (1990).
- In an interesting twist, the film’s title, producer, and director credits are shown at the four minute mark, after the cast, credits and opening scenes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8575475
- Longitude: 2.3513765
- Place ID: ChIJD7fiBh9u5kcRYJSMaMOCCwQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
