Movie

The Guardsman

“His disguise was perfect - did she really know it was her husband when she surrended to him...?”

★ 5.2(13)19311h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Franklin
Release date: 1931-10-20
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Guardsman

The Guardsman is a 1931 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Sidney Franklin, starring Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne and Roland Young. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Guardsman in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An acclaimed actor and his equally acclaimed actress wife, who have been married for less than a year, are already showing signs of strain in their marriage. The actor believes his wife is capable of infidelity and sets out to prove this is so. Disguising himself as the kind of man he believes she fancies (a Russian military officer), the actor woos his wife while she believes her husband to be out of town.

Cast

Alfred Lunt

The Actor

Lynn Fontanne

The Actress

Roland Young

The Critic

Zasu Pitts

Liesl

Maude Eburne

"Mama"

Herman Bing

A Creditor

Ann Dvorak

Fan Saying "There He Is" (uncredited)

Geraldine Dvorak

Operagoer (uncredited)

Michael Mark

The Actor's Valet (uncredited)

Eric Mayne

Theatregoer (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Guardsman in Canada?+

The Guardsman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Guardsman on Netflix?+

The Guardsman is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Guardsman?+

The Guardsman has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Guardsman?+

The Guardsman stars Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Roland Young, Zasu Pitts and Maude Eburne.

When did The Guardsman come out?+

The Guardsman is a 1931 movie directed by Sidney Franklin.

What genre is The Guardsman?+

The Guardsman is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Guardsman?+

The Guardsman was directed by Sidney Franklin.