Slightly French (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, Slightly French is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 81 minutes. “THE ACCENT IS ON Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A film director, in bad standing with his studio, tries to turn a local carnival dancer into a "French" movie star and pass her off as his big new discovery.
Who’s in it. Slightly French stars Dorothy Lamour as Mary O'Leary aka Rochelle Olivia, Don Ameche as John Gayle, Janis Carter as Louisa Gayle and Willard Parker as Douglas Hyde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Slightly French has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slightly French page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slightly French tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slightly French (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slightly French change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slightly French worth watching?
- Slightly French holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Slightly French?
- Slightly French stars Dorothy Lamour, Don Ameche, Janis Carter, Willard Parker and Adele Jergens.
- When was Slightly French released?
- Slightly French was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.