It Happened in Athens (1962)
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.
It Happened in AthensComedy, Drama
Cast
- Trax Colton — Spiridon Loues
- Jayne Mansfield — Eleni Costa
- Nico Minardos — Lt. Alexi Vinardos
- Bob Mathias — Coach Graham
- Xenia Kalogeropoulou — Christina Gratsos
- Ivan Triesault — Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
- Lily Valenty — Mama Loues
- Titos Vandis — Father Loues
- Charles Fawcett — Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
- Jean Murat — De Coubertin
- Roger Browne — Drake
- Marion Siva — Maria Loues
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