On the Riviera_
In this fast-paced remake of the Maurice Chevalier vehicle Folies Bergère, talented Danny Kaye plays both a performer and a heroic French military pilot.
Starring
Danny Kaye, Gene Tierney, Corinne Calvet
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
On the Riviera was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
In this fast-paced remake of the Maurice Chevalier vehicle Folies Bergère, talented Danny Kaye plays both a performer and a heroic French military pilot.
On the Riviera is a Comedy, Music, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
Danny Kaye
Jack Martin / Henri Duran
Gene Tierney
Lili Duran
Corinne Calvet
Colette
Marcel Dalio
Philippe Lebrix
Jean Murat
Felix Periton
Henri Letondal
Louis Foral
Clinton Sundberg
Antoine
Sig Ruman
Gapeaux
Joyce Mackenzie
Mimi (as Joyce MacKenzie)
MC
Monique Chantal
Minette
Marina Koshetz
Mme. Louise Cornet
Charles Andre
Andre (uncredited)
Mari Blanchard
Eugenie (uncredited)
HB
Herman Boden
Dancer, "Popo the Puppet" (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
Announcer (uncredited)
TB
Tex Brodus
Dancer, "Popo the Puppet" (uncredited)
PC
Peter Camlin
Reporter (uncredited)
GB
Gordon B. Clarke
Nightclub Announcer (uncredited)
Ann Codee
Mm. Madeleine Periton (uncredited)
George Davis
Leon (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is On the Riviera about?
In this fast-paced remake of the Maurice Chevalier vehicle Folies Bergère, talented Danny Kaye plays both a performer and a heroic French military pilot.
How long is On the Riviera?
On the Riviera has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in On the Riviera?
The cast of On the Riviera includes Danny Kaye, Gene Tierney, Corinne Calvet, Marcel Dalio, Jean Murat.
What is the rating of On the Riviera?
On the Riviera has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Music
Romance
