TV Guide: Louis Jourdan

Video: Swan, The (1956) -- (Movie Clip) What Particular Science?

TCM — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Cousin (and Prince) Albert (Alec Guinness) finally appears, introducing himself to young cousins (Christopher Cook, Van Dyke Parks) and Professor Agi (Louis Jourdan) in The Swan, 1956, from the Ferenc Molnar play.

Video: Swan, The (1956) -- (Movie Clip) Fencing Lessons

TCM — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In fairness, Louis Jourdan ("Dr. Agi") looks just as good in fencing gear as Grace Kelly ("Princess Alexandra") does, in an early scene from Kelly's last movie, The Swan, 1956, from the play by Ferenc Molnar.

Video: Swan, The (1956) -- (Movie Clip) Open, Send For Caesar!

TCM — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Opening credits and Princess Beatrix (Jessie Royce Landis) in a panic, from Charles Vidor's The Swan, 1956, starring Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness and Louis Jourdan, shot at the Vanderbilt (Biltmore) Estate in North Carolina.

Video: Trailer

Trailer Addict — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The trailer for the thirteenth film in the James Bond film franchise, Octopussy. James Bond (Agent 007) must investigate the murder of a fellow agent who was clutching a priceless Faberge egg at the time of his death. The trail leads to the mysterious Octopussy, whose traveling circus features a company of gorgeous, athletic women. Bond and Octopussy share a passionate attraction, but soon 007 discovers that the elegant Kamal Khan is working with a mad Russian officer to hurl mankind into World War III. As Bond tries to stop the nightmarish scheme, his exploits include a tense chase through the streets of India, a deadly brawl on top of a speeding train, and a treacherous mid-air knife fight on an airplane wing.

Video: Trailer

Trailer Addict — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Set in turn-of-the-20th century Paris, the film opens with Honor Lachaille explaining that marriage is not the only option for wealthy young bon vivants like his nephew Gaston, who is bored with life. The one thing he truly enjoys is spending time with Madame Alvarez, whom he calls Mamita, and especially her granddaughter, the precocious, carefree Gilberte, aka Gigi. Following the family tradition, Madame Alvarez sends Gigi to her Aunt Alicia to be groomed as a courtesan and learn etiquette and charm. The young girl initially is a very poor student who fails to understand the reasons behind her education. She enjoys spending time with Gaston, whom she regards as an elder brother. After Gaston publicly embarrasses his cheating mistress and tries to rebuild his reputation with endless parties, he decides to take a vacation by the sea. Gigi proposes if she beats him at a game of cards he must take her and Mamita along. He accepts, and she happily wins. During their holiday, Gigi and Gast

Video: The Man In The Iron Mask

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The acclaimed film of Alexander Dumas' classic story, about good and evil twin brothers - one is the imprisoned man in the hideous iron mask, the other is his foppish, elegant twin, King Louis XIV of France. The man trapped by his brother, King Louis XIV of France, in a brutal iron mask is Philippe (Richard Chamberlain), assumed dead twin to the King who, though the rightful heir to the throne, was spirited into obscurity from birth for political motives, and is ignorant of his true identity. His destiny: to assume the throne in place of his brother, Louis, who is manipulated by Fouquet (Patrick McGoohan). Both the captain of the musketeers, D'Artagnan (Louis Jourdan), and Colbert (Sir Ralph Richardson), the king's Minister for Home Affairs, are determined that France has her real King, and plan to restore the wilting fortunes of the throne by substituting Philippe for the King. The plan succeeds. Phillipe is thoroughly schooled in the ways of the King and, on the night of a grand cost

Video: Julie -- (Movie Clip) Unforgivable!

TCM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As Doris Day's theme song fades out, her character Julie collects her husband Lyle (Louis Jourdan), scolds him for his erratic behavior, and finds out there's more to come in Julie, 1956.

Video: Happy Time, The -- (Movie Intro) Paul Aguirre

TCM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

TCM Guest Programmer contest winner Paul Aguirre joins Robert Osborne to introduce The Happy Time, 1952, starring Louis Jourdan and Charles Boyer.

Video: Julie -- (Movie Clip) Escape

TCM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Now convinced that her husband Lyle (Louis Jourdan) is a killer, Julie (Doris Day) contrives an escape from their isolated Carmel seaside home, complete with anxious narration, in Julie, 1956.

Video: Hollywood Collection: Grace Kelly: The American Princess

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

She came from a wealthy and competitive Philadelphia family, but the life of well-brought up society held little appeal for this acclaimed beauty. She left for New York City and worked hard as a model, stage actor and TV player. Then she was discovered by Hollywood. In less than four years she was acknowledged as one of movie's most sought after stars, an Academy-Award winner, playing opposite some of the greatest leading men of her time. Suddenly, like a modern-day fairy tale, Grace Kelly turned her back on it all -- to become Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco. Now her story is told in home movies and clips from films like High Noon, Dial M For Murder, Rear Window, To Catch A Thief, and High Society. Also seen, touching and revealing glimpses from the magnificent wedding to the tragic end. Actors Jimmy Stewart, Louis Jourdan, Alec Guinness, Katy Jurado, with directors, producers, friends and Grace's sister, Lizanne, tell of the beautiful star who made the world her stage. N