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SYNOPSIS: Jean Renoir once said of Ernst Lubitsch ( Ninotchka, The Shop Around the Corner, and To Be or Not to Be): "He invented the modern Hollywood. " And none of the director's films has had greater influence or impact than Trouble in Paradise. With his first comedy of the sound era, Lubitsch created one of cinema's supreme visions of shimmering romance and worldly sophistication.
When career thief Gaston Monescu (Herbert Marshall) meets glamorous pickpocket Lily (Miriam Hopkins), their love soon takes on a professional dimension as they initiate a plot to rob beautiful perfume magnate Mariette Colet (Kay Francis). But as Gaston gets ever closer to his intended prey, his romantic confusion, as well as the threat that his past will catch up with him, throws their plan into jeopardy.
A breathtakingly nimble and elegant examination of the perils of mixing "business" with pleasure, this gloriously adult and witty comedy features a peerless screenplay by Samson Raphaelson, effervescent performances by its stars (including Charlie Ruggles and Edward Everett Horton), and exquisite direction by the legendary Lubitsch. Rarely equalled, never topped, The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the UK home viewing première of Trouble in Paradise.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
When career thief Gaston Monescu (Herbert Marshall) meets glamorous pickpocket Lily (Miriam Hopkins), their love soon takes on a professional dimension as they initiate a plot to rob beautiful perfume magnate Mariette Colet (Kay Francis). But as Gaston gets ever closer to his intended prey, his romantic confusion, as well as the threat that his past will catch up with him, throws their plan into jeopardy.
A breathtakingly nimble and elegant examination of the perils of mixing "business" with pleasure, this gloriously adult and witty comedy features a peerless screenplay by Samson Raphaelson, effervescent performances by its stars (including Charlie Ruggles and Edward Everett Horton), and exquisite direction by the legendary Lubitsch. Rarely equalled, never topped, The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the UK home viewing première of Trouble in Paradise.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- New high-definition transfer in the film's original aspect ratio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing-impaired
- Illustrated booklet featuring the words of Lubitsch, rare archival imagery, and more
- Further details to be announced nearer the release date!
Review
"The most sophisticated comedy ever produced in Hollywood … The performances, visuals and screenplay are all exquisite. 5 STARS" --Empire Magazine
"It's a masterpiece, as well as being wonderfully good fun. 5 STARS" --Radio Times
"If ever a film slipped down a treat, this one does." --Time Out
"It's a masterpiece, as well as being wonderfully good fun. 5 STARS" --Radio Times
"If ever a film slipped down a treat, this one does." --Time Out
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By L O'connor
Format:DVD
The most perfect, exquisite, sublime comedy ever made, this film tells the story of two thieves (Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins) who insinuate themselves into the household of wealthy glamorous widow Kay Francis, with the intention of robbing her. However, complications ensue when the suave Marshall falls for lovely Francis, and she for him, much to the fury of Hopkins, not to mention Francis's two disgrunteled suitors, wonderful Edward Everard Horton and equally wonderful Charles Ruggles.Everything about this film is perfect,and the entire cast, from the fiery Hopkins ("I wouldn't fall for another man if he was the biggest crook on earth!")to Robert Greig as the bemused butler muttering over the incomprehensible antics of his employer, are quite wonderful. This film is so marvellous it could easily have been made in Paradise.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Everything's been said about Lubistch and his special touch. "Trouble in Paradise" was filmed in 1932 and it's perfectly fresh and beautiful today. Sophisticated comedy at its best. It's hard to believe that such a classic is only available in Korea. The print is quite good. Language : English, with Korean and English subtitles.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By L O'connor
Format:DVD
I first saw this delightful film about foty years ago, and it is still as entrancing after all these years.
Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins are two thieves who insinuate themselves into the household of wealthy, glamorous widow Kay Francis, with the intention of robbing her. However, complications arise when Marshall and Francis appear to develop an attraction for each other. Also, one of Francis's suitors, (Edward Everett Horton) turns out to be a former victim of Marshall's, and he is in danger of being recognised. But he is loath to leave the house before they have succeeded in robbing Francis - but is it only her money he is after?
This film is a joy, it sparkles with wit and subtle sexual innuendo (something no ham-fisted modern director could ever manage). All the cast give wonderful comic performances, it is sheer delight from beginning to end.
Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins are two thieves who insinuate themselves into the household of wealthy, glamorous widow Kay Francis, with the intention of robbing her. However, complications arise when Marshall and Francis appear to develop an attraction for each other. Also, one of Francis's suitors, (Edward Everett Horton) turns out to be a former victim of Marshall's, and he is in danger of being recognised. But he is loath to leave the house before they have succeeded in robbing Francis - but is it only her money he is after?
This film is a joy, it sparkles with wit and subtle sexual innuendo (something no ham-fisted modern director could ever manage). All the cast give wonderful comic performances, it is sheer delight from beginning to end.
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Trouble in Paradise
I ordered this film as a present for a relative. He was delighted with it. I would recommend it to fans of old movies
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Linda White
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Palacinka to Treasure Again and Again
"Trouble in Paradise," (1932), a romance/screwball comedy/crime picture, is one of the greatest pre-World War II, pre- repressive Hays code Hollywood classics. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stephanie DePue
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Disappointing consider the praise from BFI.
The dialogue is not funny now , if it ever was, the characters cold but not beguiling. Read more
The dialogue is not funny now , if it ever was, the characters cold but not beguiling. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. V. Salinsky
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Lubitsch Touch!
A simply marvelous combination of wit, humour, sexiness, and so much more.
One of the very best of the "screwball" comedies ever made.
Highly, highly recommended!
One of the very best of the "screwball" comedies ever made.
Highly, highly recommended!
Published 5 months ago by Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hitler looming behind L'Oreal's Ms B.
This 1932 film, the first talking film by Lubitsch is a dear moment of pleasure. It is a comedy but the comedy is a lot more subtle than anyone may think. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU
1.0 out of 5 stars
Why DVD?
If, as the "Special Features" quoted above says, the transfer was made in High-Def, why is it only being released on standard-def DVD rather than Blu-ray? Why even bother?
Published 6 months ago by SJT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
I heard that this was one of Woody Allen's favourite films. I had never heard about this one before. Decided to check it out. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jari Ahvalo
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Prosperity is just around the corner"
Beautifully "sophisticated comedy" is 75 years old and puts virtually all that have gone since in the shade. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2007 by Mark Pearce
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