This film was made in parallel with the “Holiday in Paris” series. After a brief introduction to this series aimed at American audiences, in which John Nasht talks about his passion for Paris, he introduces Marcel MARCEAU: “… a mime is an artist who expresses his feelings and ideas with his face and body. He … Continued
Dolores GRAY arrives with her partner at the Miramar and sings “Pigalle”. Inside, the Monseigneurs liven things up with their violins, while Violette VERDY dances “La Marchande de Fleurs”, then Dolores GRAY sings “Les Violons de nulle part”. Dance number by Violette SCHMIDT. Before the Bluebell Girls’ finale, Charles TRENET sings “J’ai ta main dans … Continued
Dolores GRAY visits the elegant district of the Rue de la Paix. A strange world fills the shop windows where a mannequin comes to life with an acrobatic act by the PABIOS, roses open in a version of “Spectre à la Rose” performed by ROSYAN and LARAU. Dolores GRAY sings “With a twist of a … Continued
Dolores GRAY goes down one evening to one of the famous cellars and is introduced to the new life of St. Germain. The programme includes bebop, rock’n’roll and tap dancing by the Steps Brothers, with Luc BARNAY, a relaxed and charming singer. With a song of her own, she showed that she too was sensitive … Continued
An Arab carpet merchant offers his wares… and Dolorés GRAY appears in an odalisque outfit. She sings “Paris Cosmopolite”… and makes the passers-by disappear and Juanito GARCIA and the Monseigneurs appear, along with SALA and his guitarists. She sings “The look in your eyes”… and Charles TRENET himself sings in English “Grand mamma, it’s New … Continued
Dolores GRAY wandered through working-class neighbourhoods, surprising the roofer and the midinette on rooftops with Violette VERDY. Les Garçons de la Rue sing “Parce que ça me donne du courage”. The juggler WOODROW plays the mischievous valet de chambre with his juggling tricks. The bals populaires have a field day, and Édith PIAF herself sings … Continued
Dolores GRAY, accompanied by Meredith LANG, attends a fashion show at MARCEL ROCHAS. This is followed by an act by Rancy’s jumping poodles. SHANNON in his bar sings her “It’s a big world, wonderful world”. Dolores GRAY responds with a rendition of “The end of a love affair”, then watches the dance of “La Femme … Continued
Robinson’s tree is visited by Dolorés GRAY in a guinguette atmosphere. The area around Paris is full of setbacks for our visitor: a failed picnic, clumsy campers. She sings of her dismay. Fortunately, the Compagnons de la Chanson sing Edith Piaf’s “Les Yeux de ma mère” and Robinson regains all his charm.
Dolores GRAY experienced the joys of the funfair: a ride on a wooden horse, a visit to the juggler Italo MEDI, the singer Léo NOEL, and the miniature circus of Jacques CHESNAIS’ wooden comedians. For the children, she performs “Little Samba”, while the COMPAGNONS DE LA CHANSON win a teddy bear, who thank her by … Continued
After a presentation of the banks of the Seine, its historic buildings, romantic and lively places with the dancer Jean GUELIS. Léo NOEL plays “Sous les ponts de Paris” with his barrel organ. Dolores GRAY tasted the joys of the water’s edge and sang “Walking by the river”, forgetting about her appointment with Suzy SOLIDOR … Continued