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2 September 1928 (USA)
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A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to...
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Marion Davies + Nils Asther = Great Chemistry!
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(Credited cast) | Marion Davies | ... | Sally |
| Jetta Goudal | ... | Simone |
| Nils Asther | ... | Andre |
| Andrés de Segurola | ... | The Baritone |
 | Tenen Holtz | ... | Argine |
| Pepi Lederer | ... | Argine |
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Her Cardboard Lover
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Version of The Passionate Plumber (1932)
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There's no question about it--this is Marion Davies' film all the way (evidenced as well by the opening credit "A Marion Davies Production") and she carries that responsibility beautifully. Yes, her pantomime could at times be considered as "playing to the back row," but the exuberant character she creates in doing so succeeds not only in making us laugh (at times so much that it hurts), but also in creating genuine sympathy; and of course we're rooting for her romantic aspirations to come true.
However, also worthy of much praise is Nils Asther as Davies' leading man. In some of his others silent films I've seen, Asther strikes me as rather dull--exotic, to be sure, but oddly lacking in much charisma. Here, though, he absolutely comes to life in a role that calls for much physical comedy (the scene with the chest plaster is a truly hilarious bit), but also leaves him with his dignity in tact as a romantic lead. He and Davies make an excellent screen couple and they look like they were greatly enjoying their scenes together.
Like many of Marion Davies' MGM comedies, this is film that is unavailable on DVD or home video and is rarely screened. If you ever have the chance to see it live, don't miss the opportunity.