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The Party
Directed by Blake Edwards
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The party (1968) An Indian actor screws up royally during the filming of a costume epic. When the 'Fire this guy' list gets confused with the studio head's guest list for a party, he appears there and everyone assumes he must belong. A great many sight gags and misunderstanding gags are played out at the party where the rest of the film takes place.
Director
Blake Edwards
Writer
Blake Edwards (story)
Blake Edwards (screenplay)
Cast
Peter Sellers... Rhonda V. Bakshi
Claudine Longet... Michele Monet
Natalia Borisova... Ballerina
Jean Carson... Nanny
Marge Champion... Rosalind Dunphy
Al Checco... Bernard Stein
Corinne Cole... Janice Kane
Dick Crockett... Wells
Frances Davis... Maid
Danielle De Metz... Stella D'Angelo (as Danielle de Metz)
Herbert Ellis... Director (as Herb Ellis)
Paul Ferrara... Ronnie Smith
Steve Franken... Levinson
Kathe Green... Molly Clutterbuck
Allen Jung... Cook
Trivia
- The films interiors were shot on a set, at the MGM lot.
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