It Happened in Athens
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 100 minutes
Release Date: 1962-06-20
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Played Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
Played Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos
Played Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Bob Mathias
Played Coach Graham
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Played Christina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault
Played Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty
Played Mama Loues
Titos Vandis
Played Father Loues
Charles Fawcett
Played Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat
Played De Coubertin
Roger Browne
Played Drake
Marion Siva
Played Maria Loues
Paul Müller
Played Priest
Gustavo De Nardo
Played George
Roger Fradet
Played Dubois
Denton De Gray
Played O'Toole
George Graham
Played Stadium Announcer
Ben Bennett
Played Connolley
Tod Windsor
Played Burke
Paris Alexander
Played Nico Loues
Alan Caillou
Played Narrator (voice)
Mickey Hargitay Jr.
Played Baby (uncredited)
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