A ditzy American girl visiting Monte Carlo is hired by a tennis champ to be his "cardboard lover"--to pretend to be in love with him so he can teach his two-timing fiancée a lesson and win her back. What he doesn't realize is that the girl isn't pretending; she actually is in love with him, and she sets out to win him for herself.
The Verdict: A High-Energy Showcase for a Comedic PowerhouseIf you are looking for a somber piece of silent era art, The Cardboard Lover is not it. However, if you want to see one of the era’s most underrated comic geniuses at the height of her physical powers, this film is essential viewing. It is a loud, busy, and fr...
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"The Verdict: A High-Energy Showcase for a Comedic PowerhouseIf you are looking for a somber piece of silent era art, The Cardboard Lover is not it. However, if you want to see one of the era’s most underrated comic geniuses at the height of her physical powers, this film is essential viewing. It is a loud, busy, and frequently hilarious farce that succeeds almost entirely on the back of Marion Davies’ willingness to look ridiculous. It’s for anyone who enjoys 'screwball' prototypes or high-socie..."
Carrie Daumery
Lucille Newmark, Jacques Deval, Carey Wilson
United States
Romance, Comedy
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