A crew of young military-school cadets are enjoying their first weekend in Paris. Frank Harrington, a girl-shy cadet, wins the lottery which "They" have organized, an Frank wins the right to woo the star of the Folies Bergere, Gaby Aimee, with her garter serving as proof of conquest.
So, Lottery Lover. Is it a must-watch today? Probably not for everyone, unless you're deep into vintage comedies from the 1930s. If you enjoy a breezy, slightly goofy story with a gentle heart and don't mind a slower pace, you might find some charm here. But if you’re looking for fast laughs or anything remotely gritty...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Wilhelm Thiele
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"So, Lottery Lover. Is it a must-watch today? Probably not for everyone, unless you're deep into vintage comedies from the 1930s. If you enjoy a breezy, slightly goofy story with a gentle heart and don't mind a slower pace, you might find some charm here. But if you’re looking for fast laughs or anything remotely gritty, you'll likely be checking your watch. The whole setup is pretty wild. A bunch of young military cadets are on leave in Paris. One of them, Frank Harrington, played by the very e..."
Hanns Schwarz, Billy Wilder, Maurice Hanline, Franz Schulz, Edward T. Lowe Jr., Wilhelm Thiele, S.N. Behrman, Hanns Kräly, Joe Cunningham, Sig Herzig, Sam Hellman, Dorothy Yost, George Marion Jr.
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