The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
The wealthy von Wellingens are shocked when the father of their son Fred's fiancée Lia juggles desserts at a formal dinner. They encourage Fred to break the engagement. Lia goes to Berlin to marry a Baron von Schwarzdorf, and Fred goes to stop the marriage.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Robert LordScreenplay
- Arthur CaesarScreenplay
Cast
- Marilyn MillerLia Toerrek
- Ben LyonFred von Wellingen
- W.C. FieldsBela Toerrek
- Leon ErrolBaron von Schwarzdorf
- Ford SterlingOtmar von Wellingen
- Chester ConklinEmil
- Harry StubbsHanneman
- Clarence WilsonUncle Cornelius
- Bess FlowersCabaret Reveler (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
cabaretbartenderengagement