The Smiling Lieutenant (1931)
Maurice Chevalier laughing and loving again in Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling cocktail of romantic merriment
A simple wink, intended by Austrian palace guard Lt. Nikolaus von Preyn for girlfriend, Franzi, is accidentally intercepted -- and misread -- by the visiting Princess Anna. As a result, the soldier has no choice but to marry the royal lady and move with her to the neighboring kingdom of Flausenthurm. His girlfriend follows to continue the romance and, subversively, give Princess Anna tips on how to keep her husband satisfied.
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Maurice ChevalierLt. Nikolaus 'Niki' von Preyn
Claudette ColbertFranzi
Miriam HopkinsPrincess Anna
Charles RugglesMax
George BarbierKing Adolf XV
Hugh O'ConnellNiki's OrderlyMaude AllenLady in Waiting (uncredited)
Granville BatesBill Collector (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyCount Von Holden (uncredited)
Carrie DaumeryLady in Waiting (uncredited)Ludwig HeinsichMan (uncredited)Cornelius MacSundayEmperor Franz Josef (uncredited)Keywords
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What is The Smiling Lieutenant about?
A simple wink, intended by Austrian palace guard Lt. Nikolaus von Preyn for girlfriend, Franzi, is accidentally intercepted -- and misread -- by the visiting Princess Anna. As a result, the soldier has no choice but to marry the royal lady and move with her to the neighboring kingdom of Flausenthurm. His girlfriend follows to continue the romance and, subversively, give Princess Anna tips on how to keep her husband satisfied.
How long is The Smiling Lieutenant?
The Smiling Lieutenant has a runtime of 89 minutes.
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