The Smiling Lieutenant
“Maurice Chevalier laughing and loving again in Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling cocktail of romantic merriment”
ComedyRomance
An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
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A breezy, pre-code charmer where mistaken identity and romantic rivalry lead to delightful, witty chaos. It’s a lighthearted romp filled with playful banter and old-fashioned charm, perfect for a cozy afternoon watch.
wittycharminglightheartedromanticplayfulsteadypre-code comedyscrewball precursorstageyromantic farcelove triangleduty vs. desiremisunderstandingssocial hierarchy
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