*BATTLE OF PARIS (1929) On-Set Crew & Cast and 50 similar items

Vintage original 8x10 in. single-weight glossy on-set photograph from the early sound musical drama, BATTLE OF PARIS, released in 1929 by Paramount Pictures and directed by Robert Florey. The image depicts an on-set posed shot of the main crew and cast members, including director Robert Florey seated next to star Gertrude Lawrence, who is scolding Arthur Treacher while Walter Petrie watches. Charles Ruggles is sitting at the far left and the rest appear to be other crew members. It is in fine_ condition with random signs of wear in the borders. Battle of Paris was the first movie musical with songs by Cole Porter and was Gertrude Lawrence's first talkie. It also marked the film debut of Arthur Treacher. A WW I veteran of the British army, Treacher came to the US as part of a musical comedy revue called The Great Temptations in 1926. Plot: Georgie, a singer and music vendor on the streets of Paris, teams with Zizi, a pickpocket, and in the scurry before a police raid she meets Tony, a young American artist. Returning his wallet the next day. Georgie is persuaded to remain and model for him, and as a result they fall in love. When war is declared, Tony enlists and Georgie keeps his apartment for him. While nursing in a large hospital in Paris, Georgie becomes pals with three "musketeers" of the Paris underworld; when Tony fails to meet her on his leave, she finds him in the arms of Suzanne, a cafe waitress; with her friends she monopolizes their attention with her musical talent. Later, Suzanne lures her from the apartment and has her imprisoned. Tony joins the friends in their search for her; and after a battle with the villains, the lovers are reunited.