Paris-New York (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1940, Paris-New York is a romance film directed by Georges Lacombe, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The forbidden romance between wealthy Giselle Preville and impoverished journalist Claude Dauphin. When Preville disappears, Dauphin is accused of kidnapping by the girl's snobbish father Rene Alexander. By the time the Normandie reaches New York, however, the "mystery" is solved and all misunderstandings blithely swept away.
Who’s in it. Paris-New York stars Gaby Morlay as Gaby, Michel Simon as Le commissaire Boucheron, André Lefaur as Deloisel and Claude Dauphin as Paul Landry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Paris-New York sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paris-New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris-New York tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris-New York (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paris-New York change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paris-New York worth watching?
- Paris-New York holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paris-New York?
- Paris-New York stars Gaby Morlay, Michel Simon, André Lefaur, Claude Dauphin and Jacques Baumer.
- When was Paris-New York released?
- Paris-New York was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.