An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side..
If you're wondering if a movie from 1931 is actually worth your time today, the answer is mostly yes. You should watch this if you like fast talking, slightly naughty jokes, and people breaking into song for no reason. You will probably hate it if you can't stand old-school operettas or if Maurice Chevalier’s constant...
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"If you're wondering if a movie from 1931 is actually worth your time today, the answer is mostly yes. You should watch this if you like fast talking, slightly naughty jokes, and people breaking into song for no reason. You will probably hate it if you can't stand old-school operettas or if Maurice Chevalier’s constant grinning makes you want to hide under the couch. He has a lot of teeth. The whole plot kicks off because of a misunderstanding with a wink. Niki is in the middle of a parade and ..."
Ernest Vajda, Hans Müller, Leopold Jacobson, Samson Raphaelson, Ernst Lubitsch, Felix Dormann
United States
Comedy, Musical, Romance
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