EDITOR’S NOTE: Made In Paris was on the CBS Late Movie on April 3 and November 24, 1972; October 15, 1972; October 15, 1973 and January 19 and June 17, 1976.
Everybody is in love with Maggie Scott (Ann-Margret), a charming and ambitious young woman. Ted Barclay (Chad Everett) is the son of the department store owner where she works, and he is smitten by her. Fashion designer Marc Fontaine (Louis Jourdan) is captivated by her unique style and elegance. Fashion designer Marc Fontaine (Louis Jourdan). Journalist Herb Stone (Richard Crenna) is intrigued by her story. She’s working as the store’s representative for the annual fashion shows of the prominent European fashion designers,
Both Maggie and her boss, Irene (Edie Adams), wear great fashions in this, designed by MGM costumer Helen Rose, who also designed Princess Grace’s wedding dress. The film’s fashion, designed by Helen Rose, is a significant aspect of the movie, reflecting the elegance and style of the era. Ann-Margret had it in her contract that she could keep any of the clothes made for her for this movie.
Despite its Parisian setting, the movie was actually shot on the MGM studio’s backlot, adding a unique twist to the film’s production. The soundtrack, featuring the legendary Count Basie and his orchestra, further enhances the movie’s allure.
It was directed by Boris Sagal (The Omega Man) and written by Stanley Roberts (The Caine Mutiny).