The Gay Parisian
The Gay Parisian is an American short film produced in 1941 by Warner Bros. featuring the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo and directed by Jean Negulesco. The film is a screen adaptation, in Technicolor, of the 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne, choreographed by Léonide Massine to music by Jacques Offenbach. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Top cast
Léonide MassineThe Peruvian
Milada MladovaThe Glove Seller- Frederic FranklinThe Baron
- Nathalie KrassovskaThe Flower Girl
Andre EglevskyTortoni
Igor YouskevitchOfficer- James StarbuckDancer
- Lubov RoudenkoCan-Can Dancer
- Casimir KokitchDancer
Cyd CharisseDancer (uncredited)
Marc PlattDancer (uncredited)
George ZoritchDancer (uncredited)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Gay Parisian” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.