The Smiling Lieutenant
US (1931): Comedy/Romance
Lieutenant Niki (Maurice Chevalier) of the Austrian royal guard has a new girlfriend, Franzi (Claudette Colbert). He's crazy about her, and is smiling at her while on duty in the street. King Adolf (George Barbier) and his daughter Princess Anna (Miriam Hopkins) from the neighboring kingdom of Flausenshaum drive by, and Anna intercepts a wink meant for Franzi. She falls for Niki, marries him (he has no choice in the matter), and whisks him off to Flausenshaum. Franzi follows and enjoys a brief affair with Niki, before Anna finds out. Franzi, much more experienced in the ways of the world, gives Anna lessons on how to win the affections of her husband. Ernst Lubitsch produced, directed and co-wrote the screenplay. (John Oswalt, IMDb)
1 nomination
· Best Picture 1931-32: Ernst Lubitsch, producer (Paramount)