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The Smiling Lieutenant (1931) | Criteria

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The Smiling Lieutenant

English • 1931 • 1h 29m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.

Included in
Pre-Code Paramount
Position 2
Included in
March 2023
Position 84
Included in
Lubitsch Musicals
Position 3
Included in
October 2021
Position 103
Included in
December 2020
Position 101

Credits

Crew

DirectorErnst Lubitsch

WriterErnest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson, Ernst Lubitsch

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

ComposerOscar Straus

EditorMerrill G. White

ProducerErnst Lubitsch

Cast

Maurice Chevalieras Lt. Nikolaus 'Niki' von Preyn

Claudette Colbertas Franzi

as Princess Anna

Charles Rugglesas Max

George Barbieras King Adolf XV

Hugh O'Connellas Niki's Orderly

Maude Allenas Lady in Waiting (uncredited)

Granville Batesas Bill Collector (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradleyas Count Von Holden (uncredited)

Carrie Daumeryas Lady in Waiting (uncredited)

Ludwig Heinsichas Man (uncredited)

Cornelius MacSundayas Emperor Franz Josef (uncredited)

Elizabeth Pattersonas Baroness Von Schwedel (uncredited)

Janet Readeas Lily (uncredited)

Werner Saxtorphas Joseph (uncredited)

Karl Stallas Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Robert Strangeas Colonel Rockoff (uncredited)

Charles Wagenheimas Arresting Officer (uncredited)