Some of the footage on the Eiffel Tower, the ones showing the streets, was shot in early morning using low light lens. Thus the absents of vehicles. With help from the traffic police and using some stock footage, the filming of the early 1900's scene was captured.
The two outstanding features of the French Foreign Legion:
- For some time, French Citizens were not allowed to join the Legion
- Once a person's tour of duty is completed, the Legion would assist the veteran in acquiring a new identity
Montmatre was at one time at the outskirts or an outer suburb of Paris, otherwise known as a faubourg till it was incorporated into the
city at January 1, 1860. The area was known as an artist's colony or an entertainment district.