So Long at the Fair (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, So Long at the Fair is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 81 minutes. “Paris ! ... city of love and intrigue ... scene of the most fascinating mystery ever filmed !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vicky Barton and her brother, Johnny, take a trip to the 1896 Paris Exhibition. They both sleep in seperate rooms in a hotel. When the sister gets up the next morning, she finds her brother and his room had disappeared and no one will even acknowledge that he was ever there. Now Vicky must find out what exactly happened to her brother.
Who’s in it. So Long at the Fair stars Jean Simmons as Vicky Barton, Dirk Bogarde as George Hathaway, David Tomlinson as Johnny Barton and Marcel Poncin as Narcisse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, So Long at the Fair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch So Long at the Fair page.
If you liked it. Fans of So Long at the Fair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch So Long at the Fair (1950)?
- In US, So Long at the Fair is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is So Long at the Fair worth watching?
- So Long at the Fair holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in So Long at the Fair?
- So Long at the Fair stars Jean Simmons, Dirk Bogarde, David Tomlinson, Marcel Poncin and Cathleen Nesbitt.
- When was So Long at the Fair released?
- So Long at the Fair was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.