The Smiling Lieutenant

(1931)Directed by Ernst Lubitsch89 minComedy, Romance
Maurice Chevalier laughing and loving again in Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling cocktail of romantic merriment

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

Maurice Chevalieras Lt. Nikolaus 'Niki' von Preyn
Miriam Hopkinsas Princess Anna
George Barbieras King Adolf XV
Hugh O'Connellas Niki's Orderly
MAMaude Allenas Lady in Waiting (uncredited)
Granville Batesas Bill Collector (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradleyas Count Von Holden (uncredited)
Carrie Daumeryas Lady in Waiting (uncredited)
Ludwig Heinsichas Man (uncredited)
Cornelius MacSundayas Emperor Franz Josef (uncredited)
Elizabeth Pattersonas Baroness Von Schwedel (uncredited)
Janet Readeas Lily (uncredited)
Werner Saxtorphas Joseph (uncredited)
Karl Stallas Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Robert Strangeas Colonel Rockoff (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Arresting Officer (uncredited)