It Happened In Athens
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It Happened in Athens was a 1962
comedy
film
released by 20th Century Fox
. This was film star Jayne Mansfield
's last film to be released by studio 20th Century Fox. The film starred, Trax Colton, a newcomer on the 20th Century Fox lot; and, featured, Nico Minardos
, and Bob Mathias
.
's last film released by her six year 20th Century Fox contract she signed in 1956. Mansfield receives first billing, but only appears in a supporting role. Trax Colton stars in the film as a young Greek boy eager to enter the first Olympic games. When released, It Happened in Athens was a box-office failure.
1962 in film
The year 1962 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May - The Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards are officially founded by the Taiwanese government....
comedy
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
film
Film
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released by 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation — also known as 20th Century Fox, or simply 20th or Fox — is one of the six major American film studios...
. This was film star Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress working both in Hollywood and on the Broadway theatre...
's last film to be released by studio 20th Century Fox. The film starred, Trax Colton, a newcomer on the 20th Century Fox lot; and, featured, Nico Minardos
Nico Minardos
Nico Minardos , was a Greek-American actor.-Life and works:...
, and Bob Mathias
Bob Mathias
Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of California.-Early life and athletic career:...
.
Cast
- Jayne MansfieldJayne MansfieldJayne Mansfield was an American actress working both in Hollywood and on the Broadway theatre...
as Eleni Costa - Trax Colton as Spiridon Loues
- Nico MinardosNico MinardosNico Minardos , was a Greek-American actor.-Life and works:...
as Lt. Alexi Vinardos - Bob MathiasBob MathiasRobert Bruce "Bob" Mathias was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of California.-Early life and athletic career:...
as Coach Graham - Xenia Kalogeropoulou as Christina Gratsos (billed as: Maria Xénia)
- Ivan TriesaultIvan Triesault-Life:His first stage appearance was at the German Theatre in Tallinn aged 14, before moving to the United States aged 18. There he began to train in acting and dance, working on Broadway before moving into film. His notable roles include appearances in The Mummy's Ghost , The Story of Dr...
as Grandpa Loues/Mr. Trisapopolis
Production notes
The film was shoot in Greece in the fall of 1960, though not released until June of 1962. The film was Jayne MansfieldJayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress working both in Hollywood and on the Broadway theatre...
's last film released by her six year 20th Century Fox contract she signed in 1956. Mansfield receives first billing, but only appears in a supporting role. Trax Colton stars in the film as a young Greek boy eager to enter the first Olympic games. When released, It Happened in Athens was a box-office failure.