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Trouble in Paradise
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch
1932•1h 23m•NR•★ 7.9
Comedy / Crime / Romance
Synopsis
A suave gentleman thief and a glamorous pickpocket fall in love and target a glamorous Parisian perfume heiress for an elaborate con, until genuine romantic passion complicates their robbery scheme. Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling pre-Code pinnacle of sophisticated erotic wit, innuendo, and visual elegance.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorErnst Lubitsch
WriterSamson Raphaelson
CinematographyVictor Milner
MusicW. Franke Harling
Principal Cast
Miriam HopkinsLily
Kay FrancisMariette
Herbert MarshallGaston
Charles RugglesMajor
Edward Everett HortonFrancois
C. Aubrey SmithGiron
Robert GreigJacques
Luis AlberniAnnoyed Opera Fan (uncredited)
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Runtime1h 23m (83 mins)
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DirectorErnst Lubitsch
LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian
CountryUS
StudioParamount Pictures
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