It Happened in Athens
movie
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
Released June 20, 1962
Overview
In 1896 it is announced that the Olympic Games will be revived in Athens. A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens, he meets Christina Gratsos, a young woman from his hometown who is now the personal maid of Eleni Costa, Greece's most glamorous actress. Though he has arrived after the qualification date, Spiridon's athletic prowess so impresses Coach Graham of the American team that he is permitted to enter the contest. Eleni informs the press that she will marry the victor, confident it will be her lover, Lieutenant Vinardos.
Cast
Trax Colton
as
Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
as
Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos
as
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
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Bob Mathias
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Coach Graham
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
as
Christina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault
as
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty
as
Mama Loues
Titos Vandis
as
Father Loues
Charles Fawcett
as
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat
as
De Coubertin
Roger Browne
as
Drake
Marion Siva
as
Maria Loues
Crew
Andrew Marton
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Director
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László Vadnay
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Writer
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James S. Elliott
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Producer
Manos Hatzidakis
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Music
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Curt Courant
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Director of Photography
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Jodie Copelan
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Editor
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Marilena Aravantinou
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Art Direction
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Aurelio Crugnola
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Set Decoration
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Adele Parmenter
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Costume Design