It Happened in Athens
1962In 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.
Acted in
Trax Colton
as Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
as Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos
as Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Bob Mathias
as 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
Paul Müller
as Priest
Gustavo De Nardo
as George
Roger Fradet
as Dubois
Denton De Gray
as O'Toole
George Graham
as Stadium Announcer
Ben Bennett
as Connolley
Tod Windsor
as Burke
Paris Alexander
as Nico Loues
Alan Caillou
as Narrator (voice)
Mickey Hargitay Jr.
as Baby (uncredited)