Setting the standard for his later light-hearted biopics The Private Life of Henry VIII and Rembrandt, producer-director Alexander Korda steadfastly refuses to take any of The Private Life of Helen of Troy seriously. Maria Corda, wife of the director, plays the title character as a fetchingly underdressed coquette, oblivious to all the political turmoil she's causing when she allows the handsome Paris (Ricardo Cortez) to kidnap her. Meanwhile, poor King Menelaus (Lewis Stone), Helen's husband, stands by in stoic silence, just as he's done on previous occasions when his wife succumbed to the charms of various sexy suitors (one of whom is played by future cowboy star "Wild Bill" Elliot). Finally galvanized into action, Menelaus reclaims his bride, who seems none the worse for wear for her experiences.
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The Private Life of Helen of Troy Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Ricardo Cortez
He was 27, 76 years old when he died
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as Paris |
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Charles Puffy
He was 43, 57 years old when he died
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as Malapokitoratoreadetos |
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Alice White
She was 23, 78 years old when she died
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as Adraste |
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Tom O'Brien
He was 20, 1 years old when he died
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as Ulysses |
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George Fawcett
He was 67, 78 years old when he died
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as Eteoneus |
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Lewis Stone
He was 48, 73 years old when he died
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as Menelaus |
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Bert Sprotte
He was 57, 79 years old when he died
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as Achilles |
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Wild Bill Elliott
He was 23, 61 years old when he died
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as Telemachus |
The Private Life of Helen of Troy Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Horace Jackson as Art Direction. He was 29 (53) years old when He died
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Art |
