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An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Charles Ruggles
- Max
- (as Charlie Ruggles)
Maude Allen
- Lady in Waiting
- (uncredited)
Granville Bates
- Bill Collector
- (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
- Count Von Halden
- (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
- Lady in Waiting
- (uncredited)
Ludwig Heinsich
- Man
- (uncredited)
Cornelius MacSunday
- Emperor Franz Josef
- (uncredited)
Elizabeth Patterson
- Baroness von Schwedel
- (uncredited)
Janet Reade
- Lily
- (uncredited)
Werner Saxtorph
- Joseph
- (uncredited)
Karl Stall
- Master of Ceremonies
- (uncredited)
Robert Strange
- Col. Rockoff
- (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
- Arresting Officer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaA French version with dialogue and lyrics by Henri Bataille was shown in New York on 15 October 1931 and was also a big hit in Paris. It had the same three leading actors and was filmed at the same time as the English language version, as dubbing had not yet been invented.
- GoofsThe unpaid bill demands only 1614,25 crowns, even though the sum adds up to 1855,25 crowns.
- Alternate versionsA version in French with dialogue and lyrics by 'Henri Bataille (II)' played in New York City, New York, USA on 15 October 1931, and was a big hit in Paris. It probably was a dubbed English version, but slightly shorter at 2,476.80 m in length.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The House That Shadows Built (1931)
- SoundtracksToujours l'Amour in the Army
(1931) (uncredited)
Music by Oscar Straus
Lyrics by Clifford Grey
Sung by Maurice Chevalier twice
Featured review
Delightful confection
If you like cotton candy, or maybe a marshmallow sundae with sprinkles and a cherry on top, this picture will be among your favorites. What could be more appealing than a Lubitsch romantic comedy with its characteristic sly innuendos? Perhaps one that is set in a palace, with uniformed guards, ladies-in-waiting, and pageantry that no one takes seriously. More appealing than that? All of the above, with music. Want more? The casting is perfect: a flirtatious, mugging Chevalier; a young and nicely naughty Claudette Colbert; and most notably Miriam Hopkins effectively playing the extremes - a prim, virginal innocent who learns the ways of a vamp in order to hold her man. As her father, George Barbier contributes impressively, too. Great fun; one of Lubitsch's best.
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- May 23, 2003
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- Nasmejani poručnik
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- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.20 : 1
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