Summary Wealthy French farmer Lucien D'Artois (Adolphe Menjou) is fond of raising horses and married to Germaine (Virginia Valli), according to the terms of a marriage contract. When she finds his rustic interests unbearable, she leaves him. Determined to become a polished Parisian, Lucien goes to the city and diligently studies fencing and dancing but is unable to gain her favor. He embarks on a life of frivolity and free spending and to demonstrate his powers with women, he deliberately steals nightclub girl Fox Trot (Louise Brooks) from Lazarre (Noah Beery). Eventually Lucien's fortune is drained and everything he owns is seized except a suit of evening clothes. Living by his wits, Lucien imagines himself still a popular, wealthy count and returning to his bare flat. To his surprise, Germaine has returned to him. View more details
Directed : Luther Reed
Written : George Marion Jr. John McDermott Yves Mirande
Stars : Adolphe Menjou Louise Brooks Noah Beery Virginia Valli
Genres : Comedy Drama
Release date : Mar 18, 1927
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures
Summary Wealthy French farmer Lucien D'Artois (Adolphe Menjou) is fond of raising horses and married to Germaine (Virginia Valli), according to the terms of a marriage contract. When she finds his rustic interests unbearable, she leaves him. Determined to become a polished Parisian, Lucien goes to the city and diligently studies fencing and dancing but is unable to gain her favor. He embarks on a life of frivolity and free spending and to demonstrate his powers with women, he deliberately steals nightclub girl Fox Trot (Louise Brooks) from Lazarre (Noah Beery). Eventually Lucien's fortune is drained and everything he owns is seized except a suit of evening clothes. Living by his wits, Lucien imagines himself still a popular, wealthy count and returning to his bare flat. To his surprise, Germaine has returned to him. View more details
Genres : Comedy Drama
Release date : Mar 18, 1927
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures
