One Rainy Afternoon

One Rainy Afternoon

HE KISSED THE WRONG GIRL....AND THREW PARIS IN AN UPROAR!

NR 1936 · 80 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

Suave French actor Philippe Martin provokes a scandal when, in a darkened theater, he mistakes young Monique for his mistress, Yvonne, and tries to kiss her. Charged with assault, the quick-thinking Philippe claims it's French tradition to do as he did, and is let go. To his surprise, Philippe learns that Monique has paid his fine. As the tabloids exploit the situation, Monique dates Philippe, until a photo appears of him kissing Yvonne.

Directed by Rowland V. Lee · Written by René Pujol

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Francis Lederer Philippe Martin
Ida Lupino Monique Pelerin
Hugh Herbert Toto
Erik Rhodes Count Alfredo Donstelli
Roland Young Maillot
Liev De Maigret Yvonne
Georgia Caine Cecile
Phyllis Barry Felice
Lucille Ward Genevieve
Angie Norton Hortense
Emilie Cabanne Sidonie
Joseph Cawthorn Monique's Father

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