The Smiling Lieutenant
“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.
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Where is The Smiling Lieutenant streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | FlixFling | FlixFling |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Smiling Lieutenant
The Smiling Lieutenant is a 1931 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The cast is led by Maurice Chevalier, Claudette Colbert, Miriam Hopkins. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Smiling Lieutenant was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 1, 1931, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers
- Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson, Ernst Lubitsch
- Release date
- August 1, 1931
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Smiling Lieutenant cast & crew
The Smiling Lieutenant was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and written by Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson, and Ernst Lubitsch.
The cast features Maurice Chevalier as Lt. Nikolaus 'Niki' von Preyn, Claudette Colbert as Franzi, Miriam Hopkins as Princess Anna, Charles Ruggles as Max, George Barbier as King Adolf XV, and Hugh O'Connell as Niki's Orderly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Oscar Straus, cinematography is by George J. Folsey, and it was produced by Ernst Lubitsch.
Is The Smiling Lieutenant worth watching?
The Smiling Lieutenant holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Smiling Lieutenant is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Smiling Lieutenant
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)
The Smiling Lieutenant — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Smiling Lieutenant in India?
The Smiling Lieutenant is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Smiling Lieutenant in the US?
In the US, The Smiling Lieutenant is streaming on FlixFling and Mometu, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Smiling Lieutenant in the UK?
The Smiling Lieutenant isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Smiling Lieutenant in?
The Smiling Lieutenant is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Smiling Lieutenant?
The Smiling Lieutenant runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is The Smiling Lieutenant rated?
The Smiling Lieutenant is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 72 ratings.
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