It Happened in Athens 62 years old

When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!

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.

Credits

It Happened in Athens Cast

Name	Character
Jayne Mansfield She was 29, 34 years old when she died	as Eleni Costa

It Happened in Athens Crew

Name	Department
Andrew Marton as Director. He was 58 (87) years old when He died	Directing
László Vadnay as Writer. He was 58 (62) years old when He died	Writing