That Girl From Paris (1936)

• Director
  • Leigh Jason
• Writers
  • W. Carey Wonderly(story "Viennese Charmer" in Young's Magazine)
  • Jane Murfin(story)
  • Joseph Fields(adaptation)
• Stars
  • Lily Pons
  • Jack Oakie
  • Gene Raymond

  This light-hearted musical romance follows the exploits of Nikki Martin (Lily Pons), a beautiful French opera star who stows away on an ocean liner in hopes of escaping her jealous fiancee. Once aboard, she joins an American swing band and falls in love with its leader (Gene Raymond), who, after hearing her sing, eventually comes to reciprocate her feelings. That Girl From Paris received an Academy Award Nomination for Best Sound, and includes musical highlights such as, "Seal It With a Kiss," "The Blue Danube," "Una Voce Poco Fa," and "The Call to Arms." Directed by Leigh Jason, this movie also features actors Mischa Auer, Frank Jenks, Lucille Ball and Jack Oakie.