Under the Roofs of Paris
Sous les toits de Paris (original)
In Renè Clair's irrepressibly romantic portrait of the crowded tenements of Paris, a street singer and a gangster vie for the love of a beautiful young woman. This witty exploration of love and human foibles, told primarily through song, captures the flamboyant atmosphere of the city with sophisticated visuals and groundbreaking use of the new technology of movie sound. An international sensation upon its release, Under the Roofs of Paris is an exhilarating celebration of filmmaking and one of France's most beloved cinematic exports.
Starring Albert Préjean, Pola Illéry, Edmond T. Gréville, Bill Bocket, Gaston Modot, Paul Ollivier, Raymond Aimos, Thomy Bourdelle, Delphine Abdala, Raymond Blot
Watch "Under the Roofs of Paris" from streaming services Criterion Channel, Kanopy released in 1930. It's a drama and comedy movie, and has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.
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