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Design for Living (1933) | Criteria

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Design for Living

United States • English • 1933 • 1h 31m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

#592Criterion Collection View Connections 3.93/5·25.3K ratings·8.6K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

An independent woman can't choose between the two men she loves.

Wes Anderson
Jul 2026
Annie Baker and Lucian Johnston
Apr 2024

Included in
November 2023
Position 18
Included in
Pre-Code Divas
Position 14
Included in
Pre-Code Paramount
Position 11
Included in
March 2023
Position 25
Included in
March 2022
Position 24

Credits

Crew

DirectorErnst Lubitsch

WriterBen Hecht

CinematographerVictor Milner

ComposerJohn Leipold

EditorFrances Marsh

ProducerErnst Lubitsch

Cast

Fredric Marchas Tom Chambers

Miriam Hopkinsas Gilda Farrell

Gary Cooperas George Curtis

Edward Everett Horton

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via Criterion Collection

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Jules and Jim

1962

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The Smiling Lieutenant

1931

Poster for Trouble in Paradise

Trouble in Paradise

1932

Articles

via Criterion Collection

Three Reasons: Design for LivingDec 8, 2011
Design for Living: It Takes ThreeKim Morgan — Dec 6, 2011
Noël Coward in New YorkMar 7, 2012

Hari Nef

Jun 2023

Laurie Anderson

Jun 2015

as Max Plunkett

Franklin Pangbornas Mr. Douglas

Isabel Jewellas Plunkett's Stenographer

Jane Darwellas Curtis' Housekeeper

Wyndham Standingas Max's Butler

Cosmo Kyrle Bellewas Man (uncredited)

Lionel Belmoreas Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Thomas Braidonas Douglas' Second Manager (uncredited)

Nora Cecilas Tom's Secretary (uncredited)

Émile Chautardas Train Conductor (uncredited)

Mathilde Comontas Heavy Woman (uncredited)

Adrienne D'Ambricourtas Cafe Proprietress (uncredited)

James Donlanas Fat Man with Ring (uncredited)

Harry Dunkinsonas Mr. Egelbauer (uncredited)

Estelle Etterreas Woman in Audience (uncredited)

Helena Phillips Evansas Mrs. Egelbauer (uncredited)

Charles K. Frenchas Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Design for Living: Notes on the PlayBarry Day — Dec 26, 2011