USA,
1929, 107 min
Directed by:
Ernst LubitschCinematography:
Victor MilnerCast:
Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Lupino Lane, Lillian Roth, Eugene Pallette, Edgar Norton, Lionel Belmore, Jean Harlow, Ben Turpin, Antonín Vaverka (more)Plots(1)
In the kingdom of Sylvania, the aged cabinet ministers worry over the fact that Queen Louise is not married. Then, Count Alfred returns in disgrace from Paris, where he has carried on numerous affairs with young ladies. Learning of his escapades, the queen invites him to demonstrate his romantic prowess. The cabinet is pleased by their blossoming romance and Louise and Alfred marry, but the power struggle between the sexes and Alfred’s pride could get in the way of their happy ending. (Morelia International Film Festival)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1930 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1930 - Ernst Lubitsch (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1930 - Maurice Chevalier (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1930 - Victor Milner (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1930 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1930 - Best Sound Mixing