Lovers, Wantons and Wastrels are Awake
To save his daughter Manon from falling into the hands of a vicious gang of pimps, convict Jacques Costard escapes from jail. Jacques' problems are twofold: he must keep Manon from being abducted into a life of prostitution, and he must also hide his true identity from the girl, who has been raised to believe that Jacques died a hero in WWI.
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The film's tagline is: "Lovers, Wantons and Wastrels are Awake"
The runtime is 67 minutes (1h 7m).
The film was directed by Allan Dwan.
The screenplay was written by Basil Woon.
The score was composed by R. H. Bassett.
Cinematography was handled by Glen MacWilliams.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0023691.
1967
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Average
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While Paris Sleeps
Released
NR
English
United States of America
