The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) tells the bittersweet story of American writer Charles Wills (Van Johnson), who recalls his passionate but troubled romance with the beautiful and spirited Helen Ellswirth (Elizabeth Taylor) in post-World War II Paris. They fall deeply in love, marrying amidst the vibrant Parisian lifestyle, but the city’s allure and their hedonistic surroundings strain their relationship. As Charles struggles with career setbacks and Helen’s reckless lifestyle takes its toll, their love faces heartbreaking trials. Directed by Richard Brooks, the film explores themes of love, ambition, and the poignant realization of lost dreams.