Movie

Trouble in Paradise

“HIS PARADISE BECAME A MERRY HELL!”

★ 7.4(314)19321h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Release date: 1932-10-30
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Trouble in Paradise

Trouble in Paradise is a 1932 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Romance genres, directed by Ernst Lubitsch, starring Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis and Herbert Marshall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 314 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Trouble in Paradise in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.

Cast

Miriam Hopkins

Lily

Kay Francis

Mariette

Herbert Marshall

Gaston

Charles Ruggles

Major

Edward Everett Horton

Francois

C. Aubrey Smith

Giron

Robert Greig

Jacques

Luis Alberni

Annoyed Opera Fan (uncredited)

Hooper Atchley

Insurance Agent (uncredited)

Tyler Brooke

Commercial Singer (uncredited)

Marion Byron

Maid (uncredited)

Louise Carter

Woman with Wrong Handbag (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

jealousyrobberyvenice, italywidowapproachbased on play or musicalsecretaryblack and whiteextramarital affairpre-codeemotions

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Trouble in Paradise in South Africa?+

Trouble in Paradise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Trouble in Paradise on Netflix?+

Trouble in Paradise is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Trouble in Paradise?+

Trouble in Paradise has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Trouble in Paradise?+

Trouble in Paradise stars Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall, Charles Ruggles and Edward Everett Horton.

When did Trouble in Paradise come out?+

Trouble in Paradise is a 1932 movie directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

What genre is Trouble in Paradise?+

Trouble in Paradise is Comedy, Crime and Romance film.

Who directed Trouble in Paradise?+

Trouble in Paradise was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.