Trouble in Paradise
United States • 1932 • 1h 23m
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#170Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Synopsis
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorErnst Lubitsch
WriterSamson Raphaelson
CinematographerVictor Milner
ComposerW. Franke Harling
ProducerErnst Lubitsch
Cast
Herbert Marshallas Gaston Monescu
Kay Francisas Mariette Colet
Miriam Hopkinsas Lily
Edward Everett Hortonas François Filiba
Charles Rugglesas The Major