It Happened in Athens
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
1962 | 100m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Andrew Marton |
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| Writer: | László Vadnay |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 20, 1962 |
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| Director: | Andrew Marton |
| Writer: | László Vadnay |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama |
| Keywords | greece, olympic games |
| Production Companies | 20th Century Fox |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 30, 2026 Entered: Apr 30, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Paul Müller | Priest |
| Gustavo De Nardo | George |
| Roger Fradet | Dubois |
| Denton De Gray | O'Toole |
| George Graham | Stadium Announcer |
| Tod Windsor | Burke |
| Paris Alexander | Nico Loues |
| Alan Caillou | Narrator (voice) |
| Mickey Hargitay Jr. | Baby (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| László Vadnay | Writer |
| Curt Courant | Director of Photography |
| Jodie Copelan | Editor |
| Marilena Aravantinou | Art Direction |
| Aurelio Crugnola | Set Decoration |
| Adele Parmenter | Costume Design |
| Andrew Marton | Director |
| Manos Hatzidakis | Music |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James S. Elliott | Producer |
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