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While Paris Sleeps

NR19321h 7mAllan Dwan
IMDb 6.5

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"Lovers, Wantons and Wastrels are Awake"

To save his daughter Manon from falling into the hands of a vicious gang of pimps, convict Jacques Costard escapes from jail. Jacques' problems are twofold: he must keep Manon from being abducted into a life of prostitution, and he must also hide his true identity from the girl, who has been raised to believe that Jacques died a hero in WWI.

Drama
Paris, FranceEscaped Convict

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What is While Paris Sleeps (1932) about?

To save his daughter Manon from falling into the hands of a vicious gang of pimps, convict Jacques Costard escapes from jail. Jacques' problems are twofold: he must keep Manon from being abducted into a life of prostitution, and he must also hide his true identity from the girl, who has been raised to believe that Jacques died a hero in WWI.

Who stars in While Paris Sleeps?

While Paris Sleeps stars Victor McLaglen (Jacques Costaud), Helen Mack (Manon Costaud), William Bakewell (Paul Renoir), Jack La Rue (Julot), Rita La Roy (Fifi). The film was directed by Allan Dwan.

How long is While Paris Sleeps?

While Paris Sleeps has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1932. It is rated NR.

Is While Paris Sleeps worth watching?

While Paris Sleeps holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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