Movie

The Smiling Lieutenant

“Maurice Chevalier laughing and loving again in Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling cocktail of romantic merriment”

★ 6.8(69)19311h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Release date: 1931-08-01
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About The Smiling Lieutenant

The Smiling Lieutenant is a 1931 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Ernst Lubitsch, starring Maurice Chevalier, Claudette Colbert and Miriam Hopkins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 69 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Smiling Lieutenant in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.

Cast

Maurice Chevalier

Lt. Nikolaus 'Niki' von Preyn

Claudette Colbert

Franzi

Miriam Hopkins

Princess Anna

Charles Ruggles

Max

George Barbier

King Adolf XV

Hugh O'Connell

Niki's Orderly

Maude Allen

Lady in Waiting (uncredited)

Granville Bates

Bill Collector (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Count Von Holden (uncredited)

Carrie Daumery

Lady in Waiting (uncredited)

Ludwig Heinsich

Man (uncredited)

Cornelius MacSunday

Emperor Franz Josef (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

romantic rivalrypre-codewink

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Smiling Lieutenant in Mexico?+

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

Is The Smiling Lieutenant on Netflix?+

The Smiling Lieutenant is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Smiling Lieutenant?+

The Smiling Lieutenant has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The Smiling Lieutenant?+

The Smiling Lieutenant stars Maurice Chevalier, Claudette Colbert, Miriam Hopkins, Charles Ruggles and George Barbier.

When did The Smiling Lieutenant come out?+

The Smiling Lieutenant is a 1931 movie directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

What genre is The Smiling Lieutenant?+

The Smiling Lieutenant is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Smiling Lieutenant?+

The Smiling Lieutenant was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.