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Trouble in Paradise
Comedy · Crime · Romance · 1932
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Movie details
Trouble in Paradise
“HIS PARADISE BECAME A MERRY HELL!”
1932 Comedy · Crime · Romance 1h 23m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Trouble in Paradise?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ernst Lubitsch
Written by
Samson Raphaelson
Miriam Hopkins
Lily
Kay Francis
Mariette
Herbert Marshall
Gaston
Charles Ruggles
Major
Edward Everett Horton
Francois
C. Aubrey Smith
Giron
Robert Greig
Jacques
Court is in session
Put Trouble in Paradise on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.