Vivienne Rolland (played by Irène Bordoni) is a protagonist in Paris.
A glamorous and spirited Parisian actress who falls for naive American art student Andrew. She seeks his mother Cora's blessing for marriage, orchestrates a fake backstage fire to test Guy's loyalty, and ultimately chooses passion over propriety by reconciling with Guy after uncovering their conspiracy. Guy Pennell (played by Jack Buchanan) is a protagonist in Paris.
Vivienne's leading man in a Parisian revue who secretly loves her. He initially sabotages her relationship with Andrew and feigns an engagement to Cora to break them apart, but ultimately confesses his true feelings and reunites with Vivienne. Cora Sabbot (played by Louise Closser Hale) appears in Paris.
Andrew's strict, conservative mother who travels to Paris to stop his romance with Vivienne. After a night of indulgence, she feigns a scandalous transformation and fakes an engagement to Guy to sabotage the couple, ultimately revealing her scheme was a calculated act. Andrew Sabbot (played by Jason Robards Sr.) appears in Paris.
A naive American art student sent to Paris by his conservative mother. He falls in love with Vivienne and seeks his mother's blessing for their marriage, but ultimately leaves heartbroken after his mother's interference and a final argument with Vivienne. Brenda Kaley (played by Margaret Fielding) appears in Paris.
Cora's demure companion who accompanies her to Paris to oversee the romance. She remains loyal to Andrew and accompanies him when he leaves Paris after his relationship with Vivienne ends.
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Characters
Vivienne Rolland
(played by Irène Bordoni) — protagonist
A glamorous and spirited Parisian actress who falls for naive American art student Andrew. She seeks his mother Cora's blessing for marriage, orchestrates a fake backstage fire to test Guy's loyalty,...
Guy Pennell
(played by Jack Buchanan) — protagonist
Vivienne's leading man in a Parisian revue who secretly loves her. He initially sabotages her relationship with Andrew and feigns an engagement to Cora to break them apart, but ultimately confesses hi...
Cora Sabbot
(played by Louise Closser Hale) — supporting
Andrew's strict, conservative mother who travels to Paris to stop his romance with Vivienne. After a night of indulgence, she feigns a scandalous transformation and fakes an engagement to Guy to sabot...
Andrew Sabbot
(played by Jason Robards Sr.) — supporting
A naive American art student sent to Paris by his conservative mother. He falls in love with Vivienne and seeks his mother's blessing for their marriage, but ultimately leaves heartbroken after his mo...
Brenda Kaley
(played by Margaret Fielding) — minor
Cora's demure companion who accompanies her to Paris to oversee the romance. She remains loyal to Andrew and accompanies him when he leaves Paris after his relationship with Vivienne ends.
Key Relationships
Andrew Sabbot → Brenda Kaley
(Social Departure Companion)
Cora Sabbot → Brenda Kaley
(Social Travel Companion)
Guy Pennell → Andrew Sabbot
(Conflict Romantic Rival)
Cora Sabbot → Vivienne Rolland
(Conflict Social Obstacle)
Cora Sabbot → Guy Pennell
(Alliance Conspirator)
Guy Pennell → Vivienne Rolland
(Professional Leading Man)
Vivienne Rolland → Andrew Sabbot
(Romantic Fiancé)
Cora Sabbot → Andrew Sabbot
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
A romantic comedy exploring the clash between conservative propriety and theatrical passion in 1920s Paris.
