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Forced into marriage by his uncle, a man decides to fool him by marrying a life-like mechanical doll instead.Forced into marriage by his uncle, a man decides to fool him by marrying a life-like mechanical doll instead.Forced into marriage by his uncle, a man decides to fool him by marrying a life-like mechanical doll instead.
Ernst Lubitsch
- Director in Prologue
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAt one point Lancelot takes a heart out of the leg of his pants. This is an allusion to the German expression 'Das Herz ist mir in die Hose gerutscht' (my heart slid into my pants) which is equivalent to 'to have one's heart in one's boots'.
- GoofsLancelot shouts his alarm to a monk that he is being pursued by "40 women". However, about 20 women are seen on screen.
He says this because the butler earlier had announced "Forty women at the door!" It's an estimate as it's doubtful the butler made an individual count. Also, there is no "requirement" that all referenced individuals must appear on screen.
- Quotes
Baron von Chanterelle: [on Lancelot's wedding night] Do you need any more pieces of advice?
Lancelot: No thanks, I have an instruction manual.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood (1995)
Featured review
This comedy from the hands of Ernst Lubitsch in 1919 is a joyride through a number of imaginative sets and situations. Even though its artificiality if ever apparent, the movie makes it work by playing with the costumes and sets, to create a whimsical world where everything can happen.
Like other Lubitsch films the plot of this is build upon similar themes such as facade and identity. Although not my favourite of Lubitsch's films it hold a place in the top five. This movie is assured to put a smile on your face the whole way through, driven by Lubitsch's at times expressive directing.
Like other Lubitsch films the plot of this is build upon similar themes such as facade and identity. Although not my favourite of Lubitsch's films it hold a place in the top five. This movie is assured to put a smile on your face the whole way through, driven by Lubitsch's at times expressive directing.
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- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- Nürnbergerdockan
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 6 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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