The Oyster Princess

(1919)Directed by Ernst Lubitsch58 minComedy

A pampered American oyster tycoon decides to buy a husband for his daughter, but things don’t go quite as planned. Along the way there are mishaps, misunderstandings and a foxtrot sequence that must be seen to be believed.

Victor Jansonas Mister Quaker, oyster-king of America
Ossi Oswaldaas Ossi, his daughter
Harry Liedtkeas Prince Nucki
Julius Falkensteinas Josef, a friend of Nucki
MKMax Kronertas Seligsohn the Matchmaker
Curt Boisas Conductor (as Kurt Bois)
Hans Junkermannas (uncredited)
Albert Pauligas (uncredited)