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Director:
Ernst Lubitsch
Writers:
Guy Bolton (writer)
Jules Chancel (play)
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Release Date:
1930 (Austria) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
Paramount introduces the beautiful, sensational, Jeanette MacDonald! Charming! Sexy! Funny! Romantic! Great entertainment!
Plot:
The queen of mythical Sylvania marries a courtier, who finds his new life unsatisfying. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. more
NewsDesk:
"Kilometre Zero," "Lubitsch Musicals"
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Cast

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Maurice Chevalier ... Count Alfred Renard

Jeanette MacDonald ... Queen Louise
Lupino Lane ... Jacques
Lillian Roth ... Lulu
Eugene Pallette ... Minister of War
E.H. Calvert ... Sylvanian Ambassador
Edgar Norton ... Master of Ceremonies
Lionel Belmore ... Prime Minister
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Additional Details

Runtime:
107 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | French
Aspect Ratio:
1.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
USA:Approved

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Trivia:
Considered by many to be the first musical film in which the songs were integrated with the story. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Jacques: [singing] I'll lay the dish here / Ooh, la la la la! / To hold the fish here / Ooh, la la la la! / The serviettes here / And now the cigarettes here / And matches, too. / They mustn't complain. / A little candy / Ooh, la la la la! / A little brandy / Ooh, la la la la! / A bunch of roses / To show the way we entertain / And a little bottle of champagne.
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Soundtrack:
The Queen is always Right more

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Chevalier Shines In Lubitsch Teaser, 15 May 2004
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Author: Ron Oliver (revilorest@juno.com) from Forest Ranch, CA

Domestic difficulties between the strong-willed Queen of Sylvania and her stubborn Consort may cause them both to miss THE LOVE PARADE.

Director Ernst Lubitsch spread his special brand of sophisticated naughtiness in this visually impressive & engaging early talkie musical. Depending much on the intelligence of the viewer, the film serves up unexpected bons mons of wit (e.g. the dog barking his farewells to the pooches of Paris) which never fail to enchant. Lubitsch would contribute a series of delightful little comedies over the next several years, making the title of this confection pertinent in more ways than one.

Maurice Chevalier practically oozes Gaelic charm in a wonderfully hammy, ingratiating performance. His French charisma dominates the screen; he embraces his songs rather than just singing them. His immense joie de vivre & exceptional talent was perfectly attuned to the sound motion picture. In her film debut, the lovely Jeanette MacDonald proves a charming partner to Chevalier. Imperious or coquettish by turns, she beguiles the viewer as well as Maurice--her celebrated voice (when intelligible) put to good use in the seduction.

British physical comedian Lupino Lane is a winner as Chevalier's highly energetic little valet; lanky Lillian Roth, as a palace maid, joins him for some humorous knockabout songs. Lionel Belmore & Eugene Palette bring appropriately hefty gravitas to their roles as government ministers. Diminutive Edgar Norton appears as an unflappable majordomo.

Movie mavens will recognize silent screen comic Ben Turpin as a cross-eyed lackey, Russ Powell as the Afghan Ambassador and young Jean Harlow as one of a group of women applauding Chevalier at the theatre, all uncredited.

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