The Rage of Paris (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, The Rage of Paris is a comedy film directed by Henry Koster, running about 78 minutes. “THAT'S PARIS IN HER EYES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution to her problems is to try and snare a rich husband. Enlisting the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre'd at a ritzy New York City hotel, the trio plot to have Gloria catch the eye of Bill Duncan, a millionaire staying at the hotel. The plan works and the two quickly become engaged. Nicole's plan may be thwarted by Bill's friend, Jim Trevor, who's met Nicole before and sees through her plot.
Who’s in it. The Rage of Paris stars Danielle Darrieux as Nicole de Cortillion, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Jim Trevor, Louis Hayward as Bill Duncan and Helen Broderick as Gloria Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Rage of Paris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rage of Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rage of Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rage of Paris (1938)?
- In US, The Rage of Paris is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rage of Paris worth watching?
- The Rage of Paris holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rage of Paris?
- The Rage of Paris stars Danielle Darrieux, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Louis Hayward, Helen Broderick and Mischa Auer.
- When was The Rage of Paris released?
- The Rage of Paris was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.