The French Line (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1954, The French Line is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 102 minutes. “OO-LA-LA...IT'S THE BIG MUSICAL THAT HAS FRANCE BLUSHING!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oil heiress Mame Carson takes an incognito cruise so that men will love her for her body, not her money.
Who’s in it. The French Line stars Jane Russell as Mary 'Mame' Carson, Gilbert Roland as Pierre DuQuesne, Arthur Hunnicutt as 'Waco' Mosby and Mary McCarty as Annie Farrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The French Line has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The French Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The French Line tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The French Line (1954)?
- In US, The French Line is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The French Line worth watching?
- The French Line holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The French Line?
- The French Line stars Jane Russell, Gilbert Roland, Arthur Hunnicutt, Mary McCarty and Joyce Mackenzie.
- When was The French Line released?
- The French Line was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.