The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
WWI pilots Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis, traumatized by the devastation of the war, head to Paris instead of home, where they meet the eccentric and wealthy Nikki, who is drawn to Cary. The five friends, tagged by boorish reporter Frink, drink their way from Paris to Lisbon.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- William DieterleDirector
- John Monk SaundersScreenplay
Cast
- Richard BarthelmessCary Lockwood
- David MannersShep Lambert
- Johnny Mack BrownBill Talbot
- Helen ChandlerNikki
- Elliott NugentFrancis
- Yola d'AvrilFrench Party Girl at Cafe
- Walter ByronFrink
- Luis AlberniSpectator at Bullfight
- Herbert BunstonMan on Train
- Jay EatonExtra in Claridge Bar
- George IrvingMilitary Doctor
- Wallace MacDonaldOfficer at Hospital
Stills
Themes
paris, francelisbon, portugalpilotmale friendshippost world war ipre-codeveterandrunkennesscomradeshipwar traumaeccentric womanirrational behavior