Idol of Paris
1948, English. Directed by Leslie Arliss.
The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Leslie ArlissDirector
- Michael RennieHertz
- Beryl BaxterTheresa
- Christine NordenCora Pearl
- Miles MallesonOffenbach
- Andrew OsbornAntoine
- Andrew CruickshankPrince Nicholas
- Kenneth KentEmperor Napoleon
- Margaretta ScottEmpress Euginie
- Patti MorganBellanger
- Genine GrahamBarucci
- Henry OscarLachman
- Sybille BinderMrs. Lachman
Details
- Released
- 24 April 1948
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Norman Lee, Stafford Dickens, Harry Ostrer
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Idol of Paris runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Idol of Paris isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 April 1948. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Idol of Paris?
Idol of Paris (1948) was directed by Leslie Arliss and stars Michael Rennie, Beryl Baxter, Christine Norden.