In the French Style
Date: 1963
Director: Robert Parrish
Production Company: Casanna, Orsay Films
Stars: Jean Seberg, Stanley Baker, Philippe Forquet, Addison Powell, Jack Hedley, James Leo Herlihy
Location(s): Paris
Region(s): France
Storyline:
A young American girl studying art in Paris can’t make up her mind if she wants to remain or return home after falling in love.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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A long, slow panning shot begins to move left as the titles appear. Looking west beneath Pont des Arts crossing the River Seine between Quai de Conti and Quai François Mitterrand in Paris, France.
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With Pont des Arts now on the right, the dome of the Institut de France comes into frame to the south.
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The pan continues to scan the left bank of the Seine.
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Christina James (Jean Seberg) stands at her easel beside the river. Connecting the 1st and 6th arrondissements, Pont Neuf comes into view.
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Finishing work on a self-portrait, the American art student leaves her flat. Rue Mazarine in Paris 6 with the Institut de France in the distance.
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The young woman turns a corner where her eye catches sight of two paintings in a gallery window. Facing west on Rue Jacques-Callot.
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Christina admires the pictures before entering the packed gallery where she meets Guy. The corner of Rue Mazarine and Rue Jacques-Callot forms the background.
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Leaving the exhibition Guy (Philippe Forquet) and Christina ride away on his scooter.
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Feeling a little self conscious, Christina sees people watching them as the exhilarating journey continues.
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Guy turns from the main road.
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Continuity flows well as the scooter is steered through an archway.
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The camera follows as Guy turns right.
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On Sunday, Guy and Christina take a ride to a park where they picnic together.
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Guy waits for Christina outside Petrini’s gallery where Christina is selling her paintings. The corner of Avenue de Messine and Place de Narvik in the 8th arrondissement.
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Christina tells Guy that Baron Edward de Chassier bought two pictures. Looking south-eastward across Place de Narvik with Avenue de Messine in the right background.
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A frosty reaction from Guy followed by an argument has Christina walking away. Facing north-east on Avenue de Messine, Paris 8.
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After watching Christine, Guy gets onto his scooter. Place de Narvik with Rue de Téhéran heading south in the right background.
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A taxi brings Christina to the Baron’s home where she has been invited to talk about her work.
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The aspiring artist gets out of the cab and enters the building.
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Christina gets drunk and calls Guy to pick her up from the Baron’s house.
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Guy drives through the darkened streets with Christina riding pillion.
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The pair search for a hotel where they can spend the night together.
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Not liking the look of the first hotel, the two move on.
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A Policeman turns around as he hears the scooter approach.
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Guy continues to a hotel recommended by a friend.
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The shot moves to street level as Guy and Christina approach Hotel du Rond Point.
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Christina stays with the scooter while Guy goes inside to book a room.
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The nineteen year old looks up at the hotel.
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Two years and a few boyfriends later, Christina bumps into Guy before dining with international journalist Walter Beddoes.
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Visiting from Chicago, Mr. James (Addison Powell) arrives in Paris.
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Now firmly part of the ‘in crowd’, Christina walks with her father after taking him to a party.
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When he returns from Tripoli, WWalter Beddoes (Stanley Baker) asks Christina to join him.
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Before he flies out to the Middle East, Walter and Christina say farewell to each other at the airport.
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Christina arrives at a restaurant after receiving a call from Walter on his return. Looking out onto Avenue George V in the 8th arrondissement with Avenue des Champs-Élysées in the background.
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When Christina introduces her date, Dr. John Haislip, Walter storms off. Avenue George V with the corner of Rue Vernet on the far left.
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The camera follows the reporter leaving Christina in the restaurant with the surgeon. Facing Avenue des Champs-Élysées from Avenue George V.
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The shot pulls back to reveal the corner of Avenue George V and Avenue des Champs-Élysées with the entrance to George V Metro station to the top right.
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Looking along Avenue des Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris with the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile at Place de l'Étoile, now Place Charles de Gaulle, in the distance.