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Under the roofs of Paris.

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In René 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 sophi...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Kanopy (Firm)
Format: Video
Language:French
Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.
Subjects:
Romance films > France > Paris.
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) > France > Paris.
Internet videos.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
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Summary:In René 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.
Item Description:Title from title frames.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 92 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.